Sacraments for School Children

Year 2025 parish program for the Sacraments

Parents please note that sessions will be held on
Wednesday nights.
Please call the presbytery on 9809 2925 if you have any queries or problems relating to our Sacramental programs, you can speak to me, Father Simon or the parish secretary.

First Holy Communion Year 3

Applications to enrol your child in the First Eucharist program will be available from Father Simon the Parent Information Night on the 21 May 2025.  

A.               Parent Information Night will be held on WEDNESDAY

21 May 2025 at 7.30 pm at the St Therese School Learning Centre you will receive a registration form, which should be completed and returned at the presentation Mass.

Please DO NOT BRING your children with you.

B.         Presentation Mass:  Candidate with parent(s) should attend the Vigil Mass on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 6.00 pm or Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 8.00 am or 10.00 am Masses.  Kindly bring the completed registration form and place it in the designated area.

C.         Parent & Candidate Sessions of Instruction:  Will be held on WEDNESDAY’S at the St Therese School Learning Centre at 7.00 pm.

·        28 May 2025

·        4 June 2025

·        11 June 2025

·        18 June 2025

All FOUR sessions are COMPULSORY and should run for approximately 50 minutes.  

D.         Rehearsal for First Holy Communion will be held at St Therese Church on Saturday,

            21 June 2025 at 3.00 pm for candidates & their parent(s).

E.         Celebration of the Sacrament of FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

Sunday, 22 June 2025 at 10.00 am Mass

at St Therese Church, Denistone 

Please note:   If you are new to the St Therese Parish, please attach a copy of your child’s Baptism. Ensure that all attachments to your application are included.

Late enrolments for the program will NOT be accepted and will have to wait till 2026.

There is no fee for the sacrament, however, we appreciate and rely on your donations to support the ongoing work of our parish.

Confirmation Year 6

Applications to enrol your child in the Confirmation program will be available from Father Simon at the Parent Information Night on the 23 July 2025.

A.                 Parent Information Night will be held on WEDNESDAY

23 July 2025 at 7.30 pm at the St Therese School Learning Centre you will receive a registration form, which should be completed and returned at the presentation Mass.

  Please DO NOT BRING your children with you.

B.         Presentation Mass: Candidate with parent(s) should attend the Vigil Mass on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 6.00 pm or Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 8.00 am or 10.00 am Masses. Kindly bring the completed registration form and place it in the designated area.

C.         Parent & Candidate Sessions of Instruction:  Will be held on WEDNESDAY’S at the     St Therese School Learning Centre at 7.00 pm.

·        30 July 2025

·        6 August 2025

·        13 August 2025

·        20 August 2025

All FOUR sessions are COMPULSORY and should run for approximately 50 minutes.  

D.         Rehearsal for Confirmation with Bishop Danny Meagher will be held at St Therese Church at 3.00 pm on Saturday, 23 August 2025 for candidates & their parent(s).

E.         Celebration of the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION:

Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 10.00 am Mass

at St Therese Church, Denistone 

Please note:      If you are new to St Therese Parish, please attach a copy of your child’s Baptism & FHC Certificates.  Ensure that all attachments to your application are included.

Late enrolments for the program will NOT be accepted and will have to wait till 2026.

There is no fee for the sacrament, however, we appreciate and rely on your donations to support the ongoing work of our parish.

First Reconciliation Year 2

Applications to enrol your child in the First Reconciliation program will be available from Father Simon at the Parent Information Night on the 22 October 2025.

A.         Parent Information Night will be held on WEDNESDAY

            22 October 2025 at 7.30 pm at the St Therese School Learning Centre you will receive a registration form, which should be completed and returned at the presentation Mass.

Please DO NOT BRING your children with you.

B.         Presentation Mass:  Candidate with parent(s) should attend the Vigil Mass on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 6.00 pm or Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 8.00 am or 10.00 am Masses. Kindly bring the completed registration form and place it in the designated area.

C.         Parent & Children Sessions of Instruction:  Will be held on WEDNESDAYS at St Therese School Learning Centre at 7.00 pm.  

·        29 October 2025

·        5 November 2025

·        12 November 2025

·        19 November 2025

All FOUR sessions are COMPULSORY and should run for approximately 50 minutes.

D.         Day of FIRST CONFESSION:

Friday, 21 November 2025 from 7.00 pm

at St Therese Church, Denistone 

Please note:     If you are new to St Therese Parish, please attach a copy of your

child’s Baptism Certificate. Ensure that all attachments to your application are included.

Late enrolments for the program will NOT be accepted and will have to wait till 2026.

There is no fee for the sacrament, however, we appreciate and rely on your donations to support the ongoing work of our parish.