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Confirmation

"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses".  

Acts 1:8

Who is this programme for?

The programme is designed for children in Year 8, though we accept older children who, for whatever reason, missed the programme at this age. 

​Confirmation for adults is organised separately. And begins on Tues 18 February 2025 
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The Programme

The Confirmation Programme allows the candidates to dive deep into scripture,

understand the Sacrament of Confirmation, and learn about the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

It involves 9 weeks of lessons on Wednesdays (no lessons during school holidays) and also a confirmation retreat.

When does it begin?

Our parish Confirmation Programme for children begins Wed 12 February 2025, with a parent meeting. 

 

Please refer to the calendar below for the upcoming dates.

Costs

Cost for 9-week programme: $120, which includes:

  • Youth Catechism for each child (which they keep)

  • Photocopying

  • Other course materials needed

  • The weekend retreat


No child should miss out on the sacraments due to financial hardship.

February 2025

12

Wed

Parent meeting

7:00 PM

19

Wed

Session 1

6 PM-7:30 PM

26

Wed

Session 2

6 PM-7:30 PM

March 2025

5

Session 3

Wed

6 PM-7:30 PM

12

Session 4

Wed

6 PM-7:30 PM

19

Session 5

Wed

6 PM-7:30 PM

26

Session 6

Wed

6 PM-7:30 PM

April 2025

2

Wed

Session 7

6 PM-7:30 PM

9

Wed

Session 8

6 PM-7:30 PM

30

Wed

Session 9

6 PM-7:30 PM

May 2025

Fri - Sun

2-4

Retreat weekend

Sun

11

Confirmation Mass

Pray - why_

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