SACRAMENTAL Dates - 2023

SACRAMENTS

First reconciliation

At Holy Family, first reconciliation is celebrated during first term when children are in Year 3. Appropriate preparation is carried out beforehand. Children who are older but who have still to receive the Sacrament for the first time are welcome and will receive suitable preparation.

Parent Meeting

  • Wednesday 8th February 2023 @ 7:30pm
  • Thursday 9th February 2023 @7.30pm

Commitment Weekend (at all Masses)

  • Saturday 11th February (5.30pm) & Sunday 12th February 2022 (8.30am & 10am)

 Retreat Day (During School hours for both Public school children and Holy Family children)

  •  Thursday 9 March 2023 from 9.00am to 3pm (please note date change)

First Reconciliation

  • Tuesday 21 March 2023 @ 6.00pm
  • Thursday 23 March 2023 @ 6.00pm

first holy communion

First Holy Communion is celebrated during August when children are in Year 3. Appropriate preparation is carried out beforehand. Children who are older but who have still to receive the Sacrament for the first time are welcome and will receive suitable preparation.

Parent Meeting

  • Tuesday 1 August 2023 @ 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 2 August 2023 @ 7.30pm

Commitment Weekend (at all Masses)

  • Saturday 5th August (5.30pm) & Sunday 6th August 2023 (8.30am & 10am)

 Retreat Day (During School hours for both Public school children and Holy Family children)

  • Thursday 7 September 2023 from 9.00am – 3.00pm

First Holy Communion Celebration

  • Saturday 9 September 2023 @ 5:30pm
  • Sunday 10 September 2023 @ 10.00am
  • Saturday 16 September 2023 @ 5:30pm
  • Sunday 17 September 2023 @ 10.00am

confirmation

Confirmation is celebrated each year for young people and others who may not have had the opportunity previously. Young people in year 6 at School or later are eligible.

(Please note that children baptised in the Maronite Catholic rite and other similar rites were also confirmed at the same time. Confirmation can be conferred only once.)

Parent Meeting

  • Tuesday 4 April 2023 @ 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 5 April 2023 @ 7.30pm

Commitment Weekend

  • Saturday 29th April @ 5.30pm

 Prayer and Practice Evening 

  • Tuesday 23th May @ 6.00pm
  • Wednesday 24th May @ 6.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation Celebration

  • Friday 26th May @ 6.30pm
  • Saturday 27th May @ 12 noon & 3.00pm