St John’s Wood/The Gap Parish Sacramental Program – Confirmation and First Holy Communion

Confirmation

Confirmation takes place each year, with preparation for the sacrament beginning in July and the celebration of Confirmation taking place in early September. Wednesday the 10th of September at 7pm at Mater Dei and Thursday the 11th September at 7pm at St Peter Chanel.

Our preparation takes the form of a Parent information evening, which covers the background to the sacrament and some organisational details, followed by four workshops during which we work with the children and parents/carers focusing on developing a better knowledge and understanding of the sacrament and the role it plays in the lives of our children.

Confirmation is celebrated at four separate liturgies, two at each of our churches.

Confirmation Program 2025

 For children in Year 3 and above who have been baptised

• Begins with a parent information evening in July
• Four workshops attended by both parents/carer and children
• Confirmation will be celebrated  on the following dates this year:
• Wednesday the 10th of September at 7pm at Mater Dei and Thursday the 11th September at 7pm at St Peter Chanel

Eucharist

Eucharist takes place each year, with preparation for the sacrament beginning in February/March and the celebration of First Communion occurring over a period of seven weeks during May and June. Families are invited to attend any of our parish masses during this time, and the children receive their First Communion during that mass. The numbers are kept small, usually a maximum of six families and the experience is made very special with the children celebrating First Communion not only with their family and friends, but also with the parish community.

Preparation involves a Parent information evening, which covers the background to the sacrament and some organisational details, followed by four workshops involving both the children and their parents/carers.

First Holy Communion Program 2025 – We have completed our First Holy Communion program for 2025. Should you wish to enquire about the program for next year please contact our Parish Office. 

• For children in Year 4 and above who have been baptised and confirmed
• Three workshops and a preparation session attended by both parent/carer and children

Please contact the Parish Office for further information or email mailto:poa.thegap@bne.catholic.net.au