Young parishioners from across our parishes are invited to enrol in the Parish Sacramental Program. School aged children are provided with preparation for their reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 3), Sacrament of the Eucharist (Year 4) and Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 6 and above). Once the preparation stage has been completed, these young people are presented for the sacrament. These sacraments will be celebrated in the parish in 2023 as follows:
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 6.00 pm |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church | Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 6.00 pm |
| Our Holy Redeemer Church | Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 6.00 pm |
| Our Holy Redeemer Church | Saturday, 10 June 2023 during 6.00 pm Mass Saturday, 17 June 2023 during 6.00 pm Mass |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Sunday, 11 June 2023 during 10.30 am Mass Sunday, 18 June 2023 during 10.30 am Mass Sunday, 18 June 2023 during 5.00 pm Mass |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church | Sunday, 18 June 2023 during 9.00 am Mass |
| Our Holy Redeemer Church | Friday, 1 September 2023 at 6.00 pm |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church | Sunday, 3 September 2023 at 1.00 pm |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Friday, 8 September 2023 at 6.00 pm Sunday, 10 September 2023 at 1.00 pm |
Parish Catechist Classes are conducted after school for six weeks prior to the sacrament; the dates, times and location will be provided upon completion of the online registration.
Please visit the Sacrament Program for School Aged Children page on the parish website to complete the registration form or expressions of interest form. If you have any questions, please contact Nanette Giovannini, the Parish Sacramental Coordinator, or Sally McIntosh, Admin Assistant, at the Parish Office on 9816 9291 or email [email protected]
19 Brenbeal Street, Balwyn VIC 3103
Telephone: 03 9816 9291
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Tue - Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm