Confirmation

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The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the sacrament of Baptism. If Baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, Confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. Confirmation is a sacrament of empowerment. It gives the strength to follow Jesus and to become involved in the mission which Jesus left to the Church

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Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from Baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character. 

“I have baptised you with water; he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.”  – Mark 13:11 

 

Children's Confirmation – Children are eligible to receive Confirmation if they have been baptised (or received) into the Catholic Church and are at least 7 years of age.

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Adult Confirmation – For those who are already baptised Catholic but have not yet been confirmed.   To enrol for adult confirmation, please contact our parish.

 

First Holy Communion (Eucharist)

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The third of the three sacraments of initiation, the Sacrament of Holy Communion is the reception of Christ's Body and Blood. This sacrament is the source of great graces that sanctify us and help us grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. 

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Catholic children usually make their first Eucharist (First Communion) at age 7. They prepare for this through our  parish.

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When an adult is baptised, he or she normally makes their First Communion in the same ceremony as their baptism. Their preparation for this is usually through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) or a similar process.

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