Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley

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Mary Immaculate Church

St Charles Borromeo Parish, Waverley

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation

(Sacrament of Penance/Confession)

Unlike Baptism and Confirmation, Reconciliation is a sacrament that can be received as often as one wants, and it strengthens us with grace each time it is received. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Christian faithful obtain from the mercy of God pardon for their sins. At the same time, they are reconciled with the Church, which they have wounded by their sins and which works for their conversion by charity, example, and prayer (Lumen Gentium, n. 11).

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

2024 Key Dates

  • The Parent Information Evening - Wednesday, 14 February 2024 at 6:30pm at Mary Immaculate Church Parish Centre.
  • The Sacrament of Reconciliation Commitment Mass - Saturday, 17 February at 5:00pm at Mary Immaculate Church.
  • The Sacrament of Reconciliation Ceremony - Wednesday, 20 March at 6:30pm at Mary Immaculate Church.

Prerequisites:

  • Candidates are in Year 2 or above at school.
  • Attendance Mary Immaculate Church on a regular basis and live within Parish boundaries.
  • Candidates have been baptised and a copy of Baptism Certificate provided with enrolment (if not baptised 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 closed
 

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.

Three core components of the Sacrament