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First Holy Eucharist

Registration for the preparations of this year’s First Holy Eucharist is now open for all Parish children who have previously received the Sacrament of Reconciliation within the Catholic Church. Candidates must be in Year 4 or above.

In order to enrol your child for the Sacrament, your attendance to the following commitments are required.

What is the Sacrament of Eucharist?

Eucharist
The Eucharist is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation, along with Baptism and Confirmation.  We celebrate the Eucharist whenever we attend Mass, and often people refer to receiving the Eucharist as receiving communion.  The word ‘Eucharist’ means thanksgiving, while the word ‘Communion’ means common union – both are very relevant in our understanding of this sacrament.  When we celebrate Eucharist we come together in common union as one body to offer our thanks to God for all that he has done for us. The Eucharist is more than simply a symbol reminding us of the Last Supper. In the sacrament, the very substance or essence of the bread and wine is changed completely. The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. This is why we say that the Eucharist is Christ himself, and as such is the is the very source and summit of our lives as Catholics.

Rite of Enrolment Mass
Your child’s preparation for the Sacrament begins with the Rite of Enrolment Mass. Please attend one of the following Masses.

Saturday 17th  May 2025
6pm St Christopher’s Church, Anglesea
Sunday 18th May 2025  
9am St Therese Church, Torquay
Sunday 18th May 2025   
11am Nazareth Church, Grovedale

Formation Evening
The Formation session is designed to bring parents and child together to explore the meaning of the Eucharist as the ‘source and summit’ of our Christian life. It is imperative that parents and candidate only attend one of the following evenings:

Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm start
Venue: Nazareth Church, Grovedale.

or

Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm start
Venue: St Therese Church, Torquay.

 

Celebrating the Sacrament
This year, First Holy Eucharist will be held on a Saturday afternoon. When you fill in your registration below you will be asked to select the corresponding Mass that aligns with your childs school. While most students will nominate when their school peers are also attending, you may choose any of the Masses.  

Saturday 14th June 2025
1pm – Nazareth PS @ Nazareth Church
3pm – St Catherine PS @ Nazareth Church

Saturday 21st June 2025
1pm – St Therese PS @ – St Therese Church
3pm – Lisieux PS @ St Therese Church

Levy    

A $50 levy for each candidate is required to cover the administration costs associated with the Sacrament, and is paid directly to the Parish.

Account name: Nazareth Parish
BSB: 083 347
Acc no.: 65387 6245
Ref: EUCH {Child’s surname and school}

Payment can also be made through EFTPOS or Credit Card at the door on the Family Formation Evening.

For further information, or if any families are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the Parish Office ph. 9412 8444.

The Parish looks forward to celebrating this significant milestone with your child.

Registration Form

Student Details
Address
Baptism Details
Reconciliation Details
First Holy Eucharist Mass time
Details of Parents or guardians