Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Any children in year 3 and above who have been baptised as Catholics and who wish to take the next step in the practice of their faith are invited to make the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. (Please make contact with either Mrs Virginia Bent Parish secretary or Mrs Jacqui Collins Religious Education Coordinator if your child, or if you know of another family whose child wishes to be involved and is not currently in Year 3 at St Anne’s. After school sessions will be run for these students in St Joseph’s hall).

Information Packs will be sent home to families in hard copy by Monday 6th May 

Please note that the celebration of First Reconciliation has been delayed this year in Fr Sijo’s absence. The Year 3 students who attend St Anne’s have already begun preparations during Religion lessons in class time in preparation. Students from other grades who may like to be involved or from other schools will complete these in after school sessions with catechist support from Anne Sleigh. All of the relevant information about the program and the celebration of the Sacrament is being sent home to families in hard copy and the main details will also be sent via email. Please be sure to read this information carefully and feel free to contact either Mrs Virginia Bent Parish Secretary or Mrs Jacqui Collins Religious Education Coordinator should you require further clarification. 

First Reconciliation enrolment dates: Sunday 12th May 10am (Mother’s Day)

                                                                 Saturday 18th May 6pm

                                                                 Sunday 26th May 10am

Children are expected to attend at least one of the above Masses in order to be presented to the parish by their family. This is considered an expression of intention to both enrol and participate fully in the program for the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is expected that families will all make a concerted effort to attend mass particularly during the preparation of the Sacrament. (N.B. If you are unable to enrol your child at either Mass you are required to make contact with Fr Kose who is currently filling in for Fr Sijo to arrange an alternate weekday Mass time).

First Reconciliation Retreat Day Wednesday June 12th 9:10am – 3:20pm

Sacrament of First Reconciliation – Thursday 13th June at 6pm Sacred Heart Church with Fr Kose (and an additional priest)

Sacrament of Confirmation

Any children in year 6 and above who have received the Sacrament of First Eucharist/Communion in the Catholic Church and who wish to further develop their faith and complete their Initiation into the Church, are invited to make the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Please make contact with either Mrs Virginia Bent Parish secretary or Mrs Jacqui Collins Religious Education Coordinator if your child, or if you know of another family whose child wishes to be involved and is not currently in Year 6 at St Anne’s. After school sessions will be run for these students in St Joseph’s hall).

Parent Information Evening for the Sacrament of Confirmation – Monday 20th May

Confirmation enrolment dates: Saturday 1st June 6pm

                                                     Sunday 9th June 10am

                                                     Saturday 15th June 6pm

Children are expected to attend at least one of the above Masses in order to be presented to the parish by their family. This is considered an expression of intention to both enrol and participate fully in the program for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is expected that families will all make a concerted effort to attend mass particularly during the preparation of the Sacrament. (N.B. If you are unable to enrol your child at either Mass you are required to make contact with the Parish secretary Mrs Virginia Bent or Fr Sijo to arrange an alternate weekday Mass time).

Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated by Archbishop Christopher Prowse – Sacred Heart Church Sunday 30th June at 10am