Catholics Returning Home:
The Church has changed and you may not know it! Has it been a while since you´ve been to Church? Please give us – and yourself – another chance.
At Holy Family Parish we would love to welcome you back into our community. Join us for informal sessions for non-practicing Catholics.
We would like to know your feelings and try to address your questions. Please contact Malcolm Lock or Father John to begin your journey home.
Rite of Christian Initiation of adults (R.C.I.A):
- For any person thinking about becoming a part of the Catholic Church.
- R.C.I.A is a program based around the Gospels and culminates at the Easter Vigil when the Elect are received into the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
- For further information please contact Malcolm Lock 9807 0313
Baptism:
- Parents living within Holy Family Parish request Baptism. They are asked to attend a pre-baptism preparation evening at the Parish Office/Meeting Room, usually the Fourth Monday of the month.
- This evening will help parents understand the nature of baptism more fully.
- Parents can then choose a date for the Baptism.
- The families participate in a Parish welcome, where the first part of the Baptism rite takes place. Usually on the First Sunday of the Month at the 10:30 Mass.
- The Godstart team, through annual birthday cards and children´s activity sheets assist the families with the ongoing faith education of their children.
First Reconciliation:
Starting with children in grade 3 and above.
- Parents attend the Sacramental information/enrolment night in February and register their interest.
- Children are prepared for their First Reconciliation at the Parish School or at Parish Classes.
- They attend all preparation events.
- The celebration of the Sacrament is in Term Two.
First Holy Communion:
Starting with children in grade 4 and above. Please note that it is the practice in the Archdiocese that Reconciliation must happen before Eucharist.
- Parents attend the sacramental information/enrolment night in February and register their interest.
- Children are prepared for their First Holy Communion at the Parish School or at Parish Classes.
- They attend all preparation events.
- The celebration of First Holy Communion takes place at the End of Term 2.
Confirmation:
Starting with children in grade 6 and above.
- Parents attend the Sacramental information/enrolment night in February and register their interest.
- Parents prepare a written application addressed to Fr John.
- Children are prepared for their Confirmation at the Parish School or at Parish Classes.
- They attend all preparation events.
- The celebration of Confirmation is usually at the End of Term 3.
Government Schools Apostolate (Sunday School):
- Enrolments throughout the year.
- Six sessions per term from 9:30am –10:15am. Commencing the First Sunday following the start of the School Term.
- For children from grade 1 through to grade 6.
Children´s Liturgy of the Word:
- Children´s Liturgy of the Word happens on most Sundays at the 10:30 Mass for all children from Grade 1 through to Grade 6.
Catholic Faith Formation:
- The parish has presented the CAFE series of talks to help adults get more out of their faith and come to know God in a way that is personal and challenging. These talks have been well attended each year and are usually presented in Lent.
- For further information about Adult Faith Education please contact parish staff.