Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley

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Mary Immaculate Church

St Charles Borromeo Parish, Waverley

Confirmation

Confirmation

Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Initiation which includes Baptism and Eucharist.

“Those who have been baptised continue on the path of Christian initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation. In this way, they receive the Holy Spirit, conforming them more perfectly to Christ and strengthening them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his body in faith and love.” (Rite of Confirmation, nn. 1-2)

In the Archdiocese of Sydney Confirmation is received after First Eucharist when the child is in Year Five (5) and Year Six (6) or older. Like Baptism, Confirmation is only received once, whereas Eucharist is received over and over every week.

People normally receive their Sacraments in the Parish where they live. However, requests may be made for Confirmation at Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley. Confirmation of those who do not live within the Waverley Parish requires permission of the Parish Priest of their local Parish. Your child cannot complete this Sacrament without permission from your local Parish.

2024 Key Dates

  • The Parent Information Evening - Wednesday, 8th May @ 6.30pm at Parish Centre
  • The Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Mass: Saturday, 11th May @ 5pm at Mary Immaculate Church
  • Confirmation Spirituality / Training Day: Wednesday, 12th June @ 9.15am-12.30pm
  • Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony: Sunday, 23rd June @ 2pm at Mary Immaculate Church

Prerequisites:

  • Candidates are in Year 6 or above at school.
  • Attendance Mary Immaculate Church on a regular basis and lives in Parish boundaries.
  • Candidates have been baptised and celebrated their First Reconciliation & First Eucharist. A copy of all celebrated Sacraments provided with enrolment form if not completed at St Charles Borromeo Parish.
  • Attendance at Information Night by the Candidate and at least one parent/carer is mandatory (Attendance by both parents encouraged)

Enrolment

Enrolment opening mid-April 2024.
 

Please note, students at St Charles Primary School may enrol and pay through the School when Enrolment opens. A copy of the child’s Baptism certificate is required as well as permission from both parents. If you do not attend Mary Immaculate Church on a regular basis or you attend another Parish, you will need to contact the Parish Office. Permission from your local Parish Priest is required with enrolment.

A fee of $30.00 is charged to cover the cost of your child’s enrolment. Please see the payment link at the bottom of enrolment document. No child will ever be denied the opportunity to receive the Sacraments due to financial limitations. Families in difficult financial circumstances should contact the parish office to discuss their situation confidentially. Workbooks will be available at Parent Information night.

Permission from local Parish

People normally receive Baptism in the Parish where they live. However, requests may be made for baptism at Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley.  Baptism of those who do not live within the Waverley Parish requires permission of the Parish Priest of their place of residence. To see if you live within our Parish Boundaries, please open this file: Click here for WAVERLEY BOUNDARY

Please contact the Parish Secretary on (02) 9369 9399 or [email protected] if you need any more information.

Five core components of the Sacrament

Confirmation Form