Sacramental Programmes for Children

These Programmes are facilitated by the Parish but a responsibility of the Parents.

Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their child. Faith education by parents begins in the child’s earliest years, such as showing them how to pray and reading easy Bible stories about Jesus.

The preparation programme for each sacrament is a parish based programme and structured in such a way that parents and children spend quality time with each other in preparation to receive the sacrament.

The current order of reception of the Sacraments in the Diocese of Broken Bay is Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (First Communion).

They are designed to be facilitated in small groups and your Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Toukley-Lake Munmorah assists with your child’s preparation by providing the reading material, workbooks, and facilitators to assist you and your children to prepare worthily to receive the sacraments.

The Parish Based, Family-centred Sacramental Process

• Creates particular opportunities for parents to continue sharing the faith with their child. Faith, example, motivation and devotion are primary gifts which are nurtured in this Sacramental Program.

• Provides opportunities for parents and children to come together to inquire and reflect upon the faith into which their children are being initiated.

• The Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist are 4- preparation sessions program. A sacramental resources (booklet) will be provided which the content are designed using simple language and ideas for this age- group for children of Year 3 and 4.

Parents of children who have been baptized and have reached the age of discretion (Year 3) are invited to present their child as a candidate for Confirmation and First Eucharist.

The Sacramental Team co-ordinates and assists parents as they prepare their children for the reception of the sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

The Sacramental Process includes:

• Parents’ Information Evenings.

• Preparation classes to explore each sacrament.

• Attendance at Sunday Masses.

• Children’s workbooks to be completed.

The Catholic Parish of Toukley- Lake Munmorah follows the Sacramental Programme that is approved by the Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay.

Further ways to connect with our parish community:

• Celebrating Children’s Liturgy of the Word held during school terms every 1st and 3rd Sunday Masses at St. Mary's Church.

• Celebrating Family Masses held on the weekends.

• Ensuring that your child attends Catholic Scripture, if they are not attending a Catholic school.

How to enrol my child?

Each child need to be enrolled in the program via an online booking system. Please see each of the Sacramental Programme below on its process.

Important Information

The dates for sacramental programmes for children in 2025 are:

• Confirmation: Saturday 30 August 2025

• Reconciliation: Tuesday 1 April and Thursday 3 April 2025

• First Communion: Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June 2025

Enrolment fees apply.

If you wish to be a facilitator for any of the sacraments, or have any concerns, or difficulties, please do not hesitate to speak with Fr. Tomy at any time, or contact the Parish Office 02 4396 4455 .