Sacraments and Sacrament Preparation

The Seven Sacraments

Sacraments are sacred events in which Catholics, in particular, participate and receive God’s grace at significant times in their lives. At the same time, the signs and symbols used in conferring sacraments are instruments of God's grace.

There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church,-  Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders.

Sacraments of Initiation

Three of these Sacraments are called Sacraments of Christian Initiation and they are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. These sacraments are normally received as children and the order, in which they are received in the Diocese of Broken Bay, is Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. 

Whilst Reconciliation is not a Sacrament of Christian Initiation it is received between Confirmation and Eucharist. 


Preparations for Receiving the Sacraments

There are a number of programs within the parish to help candidates prepare for the receipt of the sacraments.

Baptism Preparation Program

TBA (Mean time go to Baptism for more information)

Sacramental Preparation Program

All children in Year 3 and above that have been baptised into God’s family are eligible to participate is the sacramental. preparation program.

The Sacramental Program Prepares your child for the Sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist (in that order). 

Each Program starts with Confirmation which is run approx. 3rd Qtr. of each year and finishes with the Celebration of the First Eucharist, the following year in approx. the second qtr. 


RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation

 The RCIA is the process by which adults become full members of the Catholic Church. It is a gentle, friendly method of developing a relationship with Jesus, and his Church, through the Word of God and of a growing understanding of the traditions of his Church.

Any adults who wish to explore the Catholic Faith are invited to attend our RCIA program which are starting again this year. 

Go to RCIA Program for more details