Sacrament Program for School Aged Children
Sacraments in 2026
- Reconciliation takes place during Term 1 for children in Year 4 – completed for 2026.
- First Eucharist takes place during Term 2 for children in Year 4 – completed for 2026.
- Confirmation takes place during Term 3 for children in Year 6 and above.
Further information about each Sacrament can be found below.
Sacramental Program
Registration
Families are invited to register in the Parish’s Sacramental Program. Students attending one of the Parish Primary Schools will be contacted through the school. Information about each Sacrament is provided below.
Preparation
Preparation for each Sacrament will be provided through the Parish Sacramental Program which runs for five to six weeks prior to the celebration. If your child attends one of the Parish Primary Schools their preparation will be completed during school hours with their classroom teacher.
Confirmation
Children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are usually in Year 6 or above. Read more about Confirmation…
The Sacrament of Confirmation in 2026 will take place at Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Camberwell on:
- Tuesday, 1 September at 6.00 pm for students attending Our Holy Redeemer Primary School and Our Lady’s Primary School
- Wednesday, 2 September at 6.00 pm for students attending Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary School and the Parish Catechist Classes
The Parish Catechist Classes will take place on:
- Thursday from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm for six weeks, commencing Thursday, 23 July 2026 at Our Holy Redeemer Church in Surrey Hills
- Friday from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm for six weeks, commencing Friday, 24 July 2026 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Deepdene
Other Confirmation commitments in 2026 are:
- Confirmation Workshop & Commitment Mass on Sunday, 19 July at 3.30 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deepdene, followed by Mass at 5.00 pm.
- Reflection Day for Primary School and Parish Catechist students on Wednesday, 26 August at Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
Registration is now open and will close on Thursday, 16 July.
Reconciliation
Children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are usually in Year 4. Read more about Reconciliation…
Reconciliation has been completed for 2026.
Please contact the Parish Office to register your interest in the 2027 Reconciliation Program.
First Eucharist
Children preparing to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time are usually in Year 4 and have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read more about Eucharist…
First Eucharist has been completed for 2026.
Please contact the Parish Office to register your interest in the 2027 First Eucharist Program.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) in most instances applies to children and young people, generally of school age, who have not been baptised. Read more…