The
process of sacramental initiation for children already baptised
is family-based and parish-centred. In this way, chidren
are brought up to be full members of a community of faith.
The
sacraments of confirmation and eucharist complete the journey
of sacramental initiation begun at baptism. They are celebrated at such time parents believe their children
have reached the age of reason (although the parish does determine
a minimum age limit). The sacrament of penance is also celebrated
with children as part of the journey towards full sacramental
initiation into the Church. This is generally celebrated by children for the first time before they celebrate first communion. |
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The proceess for the
sacramental initiation of children is founded upon the same principles
as Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), which is the
model for all Christian initiation in the Church. Children, therefore,
engage in a period of preparation in the midst of the parish community
before the celebration of each sacrament. Parents are encouraged
to fulfil their responsibility and priviledge as first educators
of the faith to their children.
ENROLMENT
INTO THE SACRAMENTAL PROCESS FOR CHILDREN
Enrolment
forms for the sacramental process are made available each year around February-March. A form needs to
be completed for each sacrament to be celebrated (to assist with
parish administration), and returned by the due date specified
to the parish office. Parents
are asked at that time to make a financial contribution towards
the cost of the resources used for the sacramental preparation
of their child.
 Sacramental Process Enrolment Form for 2011
SACRAMENTAL
PROCESS DATES
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Children who are in
year three of primary school are eligible for First Reconciliation
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A parish-based preparation course
is conducted prior to the celebration of the sacrament. It is
essential that the child and parent(s) attend this course.
Preparing
for Reconciliation
Here
are some sites that parents and children can visit in preparation
for Reconciliation.
FIRST COMMUNION
Our bishop, Most Rev Bishop Anthony Fisher OP has made revisions to the sacramental policy of the Diocese. Accordingly, some arrangements for the celebration of First Communion will change from 2011. The arrangements for First Communion are detailed in the letter accompanying the enrolment form. A parish-based preparation course is conducted
in the weeks prior to the celebration of the sacrament. It is
essential that the child and parent(s) attend this course.
CONFIRMATION
Our bishop, Most Rev Bishop Anthony Fisher OP has made revisions to the sacramental policy of the Diocese. Accordingly, some arrangements for the celebration of Confirmation will change from 2011. The change in the order of sacramental reception means that Confirmation will not need to be celebrated again in Wentworthville until 2013. A parish-based preparation workshop is conducted
on a weekend prior to the celebration of the sacrament. It is
essential that the child and parent(s) attend this course.
Preparing
for Confirmation
Here
are some sites that parents and children can visit in preparation
for Confirmation:
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