Reconciliation is the sacrament of forgiveness and peace. It is an encounter with Christ that invites us to come home to him, to renew our relationship with him and to rest in his peace. It allows us to hear God’s forgiveness in a very personal way.
We hope that you take advantage of this wonderful sacrament; it is never too late to experience the healing and forgiveness of God, and the great sense of peace that comes with a right relationship.
Children in our Catholic Parish Schools will usually celebrate their First Reconciliation during Year 3 and will undertake a program of formation during that year of education. Please submit a form below.
Other children wishing to celebrate Reconciliation from our non-Catholic parish schools are also able to undertake a program of formation prior to receiving the Sacrament. For further information regarding this program please click here.
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 15th March 2025
6pm St Christopher’s Church, Anglesea
Sunday 16th March 2025
9am St Therese Church, Torquay
Sunday 16th March 2025
11am Nazareth Church, Grovedale
Formation Evening
The Formation session is designed to bring parents and child together to explore the meaning of Reconciliation. It is imperative that parents and candidate only attend one of the following evenings:
Date: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm start
Venue: Nazareth Church, Grovedale.
or
Date: Thursday 6th March 2025
Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm start
Venue: St Therese Church, Torquay.
Celebrating the Sacrament
Reconciliation celebration is held over 2 nights, please refer to your school for the date and time your school has been assigned.
Tuesday 25th March 2025
5pm – Nazareth Church, Grovedale – St Catherine PS
6.30pm – Nazareth Church, Grovedale – Nazareth PS
Wednesday 26th March 2025
5pm – St Therese Church, Torquay – St Therese PS
6.30pm – St Therese Church, Torquay – Lisieux PS
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: RECO {Child’s surname and school}
Payment can also be made through EFTPOS or Credit Card at the door on the Formation Evening.
For further information, or any family experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the Parish Office ph. 9412 8444.
The Parish looks forward to celebrating this significant milestone with your children.