St Paul's Catholic Parish, Albion Park > Sacraments
 

Celebrating Sacraments in St Paul's Parish

  • Baptism
  • Reconciliation - Confession                            SACRAMENTAL DATES FOR 2009 
  • Eucharist - Holy Communion                          First Reconciliation:  Wed 1st April         
  • Confirmation                                                  First Holy Communion:  13th/14th June
  • Marriage                                                       Confirmation:  September 10th & 11th at 7.30pm 

                                                                              

Baptism                                                                                                                             

Baptisms are celebrated in St Paul's Church, Albion Park on the first Sunday of the month at 11am, and the third Sunday of the month, during the 9.30am Mass. Please contact the parish office in the first instance to arrange all baptisms.

 

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as Confession, or Penance, is celebrated every Saturday in the church from 5pm - 5.30pm.

Additionally, the communal celebration of the sacrament (Second Rite) is celebrated before Easter and Christmas.

Reception and preparation: The minimum age for this sacrament is a child in Year Two. However, our parish runs a joint First Reconciliation-First Eucharist program. This will mean all children in Yr 3 and above will be able to receive both of these Sacraments in the same year. Attendance at preparation classes is compulsory.

Eucharist 

                                           

Reception and preparation: The minimum age for this sacrament is a child in Year Three. The sacrament of Reconciliation is usually received before receiving Eucharist. .

Attendance at preparation classes is compulsory.

 

Confirmation

Reception and preparation: The minimum age for this sacrament is a child in Year Six. Children should have received both Reconciliation and Eucharist. Attendance at preparation classes is compulsory.

 

Marriage

Please contact the Parish Office. A minimum of four months notice required. Attendance of a preparation course at Centacare is strongly advised. Two meetings with the Parish Priest will be required.

 

 

 

 

 
 


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