CONFIRMATION (2025/2026)
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, 3 June at 9:30 AM, St Kieran's
Wednesday, 4 June at 7:00PM, St Kieran's
Enrolments close 5:00PM on Wednesday, 23 July.
Family Preparation Sessions
Preparation for the Sacrament will take place in July and August.
Lesson 1: For children and parents
Monday, 28 July at 4:00PM, St Kieran's, OR
Tuesday, 29 July at 6:00PM, St Cecilia's
Lessons 2 and 3: 30 July - 22 August
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 2/3 August, 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 16/17 August, during any weekend Mass.
Confirmation Practice (Lesson 4)
Monday, 25 August at 4:00PM, St Kieran's Church
Tuesday, 26 August 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 ceremonies will be celebrated on Thursday, 4 September at the following times:
5:30PM, St Kieran's
7:30PM, St Kieran's