CONFIRMATION (2026/2027)
The Sacrament of Confirmation is for Baptised children aged eight and above, and in Year 3 or above. Ideally, Confirmation should be the first Sacrament celebrated after Baptism.
Parent Information Sessions (1 hour)
These sessions are designed for parents who are new to the program, or who would like a refresh.
Attendance is only required at one session. The sessions will be held on:
Tuesday, 15 September at 9:30 AM, St Kieran's
Tuesday, 15 September at 7:00PM, St Kieran's
Enrolments close 5:00PM on Friday, 25 September 2026
Family Preparation Sessions
Preparation for the Sacrament will take place in October and November.
- Lesson 1
For children and 1 parent (booking essential)
Monday, 12 October at 4:00PM, St Kieran's
Monday, 12 October at 6:00PM, St Kieran's
Tuesday, 13 October at 6:00PM, St Kieran's
- Lessons 2 and 3
14 October to 15 November in Family Groups
- Lesson 4
Will take place in the Confirmation Practice
Rite of Enrolment
During the Rite of Enrolment, your child will be officially presented to the parish community as a candidate for Confirmation.
The Rite will be held on 24/25 October, during any weekend Mass.
Presentation Mass and Ritual of the Creed
During the Ritual of the Creed, your child will receive a copy of the Creed which we say during Mass, as a sign of their upcoming full initiation into the Catholic Church.
The Presentation of the Creed will be held on 7/8 November, during any weekend Mass.
Confirmation Practice (Lesson 4)
Monday, 16 November at 6:00PM, St Kieran's Church
Tuesday, 17 November at 6:00PM, St Kieran's Church
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament will be conferred during Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop Anthony Randazzo, the Bishop of Broken Bay Diocese. The ceremony will be celebrated on Saturday, 28 November 2026, 3:00PM at The Treacy Centre, 1 Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls.