Sacramental Program​

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

TERM 1, 2021  SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION PROGRAM concluded.

TERM 2, 2021  SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION PROGRAM concluded.        

TERM 3, 2021  SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAM to begin shortly.
Year 4 children - 9 years old, and other children who are older than this.
(Please note children have engaged in the Sacrament of Confirmation Program already. Sessions are not optional.  Attendance is essential.)
Wednesday 6pm July 21st Parent info session in the PRIORY
Saturday 6pm July 24th or Sunday 9am July 25th Rite of Enrolment during Sunday 9am Mass (Hall for masses this weekend)
Wednesday7pm August 4th Family session 1 in the (TBC)
Wednesday 7pm August 11th Family session 2 in the (TBC)
Saturday 6pm August 14th or Sunday 9am August 15th Renewal of Baptismal Vows during Sunday 9am Mass (Hall for masses this weekend)
Wednesday 7pm August 25th Session 3 & Rehearsal in the Church
Saturday 6pm September 4th or Sunday 9am September 5th First Communion Mass & St James Community Mass
​September 12th Sunday 9am Thanksgiving mass in the Church
Please email osastjames@bne.catholic.net.au with your interest and let us know which First Communion Mass your family prefers.