Confirmation

Our 2026 Confirmation Program will run in Term 3 of 2026

Enrolments will open 24 June 2026 & the program will begin on 29 Jul 2026.

 

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptised person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

We welcome you and your child into the life of our Parish through the Sacrament of Confirmation. As the final of the three Sacraments of Initiation, this is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to continue their faith journey together. Our program is for any child in Year 6 or above who has been baptised Catholic, and completed the other Sacraments of Initiation (First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion).  Our Parish schools, classes and community support you in undertaking this important role.

Confirmation is about renewing one’s Baptismal promises.  Just as bodies and minds grow, Catholics believe that the soul also needs to grow in the life of grace. Confirmation establishes older children as ‘full-fledged’ members of the faith. This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given by the parents in Baptism is now confirmed, by the child him/herself, and made strong.

This time also provides parents/carers with the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to the practice of the Catholic Faith, which began at Baptism, and to deepen their relationship with Christ. This renewed commitment necessarily involves participation at Mass and the reception of the sacraments.  This is also an opportunity for non-Catholic parents to understand and share in their child’s faith journey.

Your part in your child’s preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation

You are the first teacher of your child’s faith.  In their preparation for the sacraments we, the Parish and school community, will support you.  However, we rely on your involvement in attending the sessions with your child, helping them to learn at home, ensuring that they complete at least one Act of Service during the course of the program, and ideally attending Mass each weekend. Acts of Service consist of the candidate helping with an aspect of parish life, usually by assisting with something at Mass, such as reading or being a welcomer. The program sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm during the school term.  All sessions are held at Sacred Heart Church, 115 Hodgson Cres, Pearce. Please plan to attend all the sessions, one of the Presentation Masses and at least one other Mass during the program. If this might be difficult for you, please contact our Sacramental Co-ordinator on 6286 1908 before enrolling.

Dates for the 2026 Confirmation program

  • Enrolments will open on 24 June and close on 22 July.

Confirmation Parent Information Evening 
(parents/carers attend without their children) : 

  • Wednesday 29 July at 6.30pm in the Church
  • Program materials will be handed out

Presentation Masses:Choose one of these Masses to attend with your child

  • Saturday 1 August at 6:00pm OR
  • Sunday 2 August at 8:30am OR
  • Sunday 2 August at 10:00am

Session 1:

  • Wednesday 5 August at 6.30pm in the Church

Session 2:

  • Wednesday 12 August at 6.30pm in the Church

Session 3:

  • Wednesday 19 August at 6.30pm in the Church

Confirmation morning tea – Sunday 23 August

After the 10am Mass, candidates and their families will host a morning tea for parishioners

Session 4/Practice:

  • Wednesday 26 August at 6.30pm in the Church

Confirmation Retreat:

  • Friday 28 August, 9am-3pm held at the Church (more details advised closer to the time)

Confirmation Masses

  • Friday 28 August at 6.00pm
    OR
  • Saturday 29 August  6.00pm (Numbers will be limited at this service. Please enrol early to ensure that you can attend your service of choice.)
We invite the family and friends of the children to attend their Confirmation Mass.
One pew will be assigned per family, with additional seating available throughout the church for other visitors.

If, for whatever reason, you feel that your child is not ready to take this next step in their faith development, or that you are unable to find the time to commit to their preparation, then we encourage you to leave this commitment for another time when your child is ready.  Sacraments can be received at any age.

May the Holy Spirit continue to fill your lives with genuine peace and love.

Fr Emil Milat
Parish Priest

To download the Confirmation timetable, click here.

How to Enrol:
Enrolment for the Confirmation program will be available from 24 June to 22 July 2026 on the App (available on all smart phones) or the Qkr! website under Mary Help of Christians Parish page.  To ensure that you are able to attend your preferred Confirmation Mass, please enrol early. Preference is given in order of enrolment date.

Program costs/offering is $80 and includes all of the course materials. This is payable via Qkr!.

IMPORTANT: If your child has not previously participated in a Sacramental Program in our Parish, and was not baptised at Sacred Heart Church, Pearce, please email a copy of his/her Baptism Certificate to WodenSouth.Sacraments@cg.org.au

This is a Parish-run program.  Please email (wodensouth.sacraments@cg.org.au) our Parish Office Coordinator Christina Erwin in the Parish Office or call at 6286 1908 for any inquiries related to these sacraments and details of the program.

Our Parish Office Sacramental Coordinator Christina Erwin works Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.