After Baptism, your child will continue through the Sacraments on their way to understanding and living the Catholic faith. After Baptism, your child will be Confirmed (usually around 8yrs of age). After Confirmation, your child will receive First Holy Communion (usually around 9yrs of age). And finally, your child will have receive Penance (usually around 10yrs of age). This process has been agreed upon by the Archdiocese of Brisbane (see their policy below). Contact the parish osastjames@bne.catholic.net.au
In 2022, Term 2 St James Parish will have children take part in our Sacramental Program for Reconciliation and/or First Holy Communion. These children will be Yr 4 or older, having already completed the Sacrament of Confirmation... Tuesday 6pm May 3rd Parent info session Sunday 9am May 8th Rite of Enrolment during 9am Mass Tuesday 6pm May 10th Reconciliation Session 1 Tuesday 6pm May 17th Reconciliation Session 2 Tuesday 6pm May 24th Reconciliation Session 3 Friday 4.30pm May 27th Rite of First Reconciliation
Conclusion of Program for children who have had First Holy Communion
Tuesday 6pm May 31st First Holy Communion Session 1 Tuesday 6pm June 7th First Holy Communion Session 2 Tuesday 6pm June 14th First Holy Communion Session 3 + Rehearsal Saturday June 18th 6pm vigil mass or Sunday June 19th 9am First Communion Mass & St James Community Mass
In 2022, Term 3 St James Parish will have children take part in our Sacramental Program for Confirmation. These children will be Yr 3 or older, having already been baptised.
Please email osastjames@bne.catholic.net.au with your interest and let us know which Sacrament your family is interested in for 2022.