What is a Sacramental Program?

The Sacraments are a key part of church life and are celebrated within our Parish church community.  Each year the Catholic Parish of Mareeba offers a special program to help candidates and families prepare for the celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession), First Eucharist (Communion) and Confirmation for all children in the Parish of eligible age regardless of which school they attend.

In the Cairns Diocese, children who are in Year 4 and above are eligible to prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments mentioned above.  Our Sacramental Preparation Program places a strong emphasis on family involvement, as we recognize that parents/guardians are the main educators in faith of their children.

This year, our Sacramental Preparation Program will be delivered online.  

The lessons and activities provided for each sacrament is designed not only to prepare the candidates receiving the Sacrament, but also to involve parents and other family members, so that the experience can be shared as part of the family’s faith journey.

We ask that parents make the time to sit with and assist your child in the lessons and activities provided.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS:

57 Constance Street, Mareeba                               

Telephone: 07 4092 1077

DIRECT DEPOSIT DETAILS:

Account Name: Mareeba Catholic Church

Account Number: 000001066

BSB: 084 352

(Please reference: sacraments + child's name with payment)

To enrol your child in this year's Sacramental Program, please complete the electronic enrolment form below.

Your 2026 Sacramental Preparation Team

2026 PROGRAM DATES

Our parishioners would love to include your child in their prayers as they undertake their sacramental journey.  At your earliest convenience, please send a photo of your child to dfilippelli@cns.catholic.edu.au so it can be hung in the church and prayers can be offered.

To complete the lessons for each sacrament, please click on the picture below.