First Eucharist Program
First Communion Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11am
Held at Immaculate Conception Church, 345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Children currently attending St Joseph’s school do NOT need to register
Other children should register via the "Register Here" button below. Candidates need to be in Year 4 or above
Please note the information on this page relates to candidates who are children. Adult candidates for the sacraments please contact the Parish Pastoral Manager.
Dear Families,
Your child will receive the Sacrament of Communion this year and it is important that you are involved in the preparation program to enable you to share in this special time with your child.
We invite you to join us at the following occasion to be part of the preparation for this special experience in your child’s faith development.
Important Dates
Classes: 4pm- 5.15pm in the Parish Centre (on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Church) on Mondays 22, 29 April and 6, 13 May (see further details below)
Family Preparation Night: on Wednesday 8 May, 7.00 pm sharp – 8.15 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, for parents & sacramental child (please, no siblings).
Presentation Mass: Sunday 19 May, at 9.30am at Immaculate Conception Church
All children preparing for the Sacrament are asked to attend Mass with their families, where we will present the children to the Parish and ask the parishioners to remember them in their prayers. Attendance at this Mass is an important part of the Sacramental Program.
Rehearsal: on Monday 20 May at 4pm – 5.15pm at Immaculate Conception Church
Sacrament of First Eucharist: Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church
Important Information
Classes and Rehearsal
There will be 4 classes and a rehearsal for the children.
Classes will be held on the Mondays 22, 29 April and 6, 13 May from 4pm- 5.15pm, in the Parish Centre, 345 Burwood Road (off Lynch St, next to Billy Lids). Children will need to bring their pencil cases.
Rehearsal for the Sacrament will be on Monday 20 May at 4pm – 5.15pm, in the church.
Children will bring home ‘communion worksheets’. These will be used to complete homework activities that support the sacramental classes. There will also be opportunities for them to share a short prayer and/or reflection with their families over the course of the preparation. This could be done together before a meal or at bedtime. We see this sharing as an important part of their faith development. We would appreciate your support and encouragement of your child by being involved at home with this aspect of the program.
Cost
To cover costs we ask that each family contribute a fee per child, amount to be advised at a later date. This fee covers the cost of the classes & materials, certificates, etc.
Baptismal Certificate
If not previously given, a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate will need to be sighted by myself (and a copy taken) before classes commence. N.B. I won’t need a baptismal certificate if your child was baptised at the Hawthorn Parish but please indicate this on the form
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
Berny Kirwan
Parish Pastoral Manager
(8862 4020)
Genevieve & Timothy
Catechist Teachers
The Hawthorn Parish promotes the safety and well-being of children, Aboriginal, culturally diverse, and vulnerable people.
Our policies and procedures can be found on our website Child Safety page
When registering please include the following information:
Child's name and Year Level, school attending, Parents Name, email and mobile number