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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?
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.