Reconciliation and Eucharist 2024 Pymble Catholic Parish

First Reconciliation & First Communion 2024 Programme of Pymble Catholic Parish

The First Reconciliation and Eucharist programme is open to children, referred to as “candidates” in Year 4 and above who have made their Confirmation with the Catholic Church.  When choosing whether or not to embark on this programme, please consider the age and maturity of your child: if you feel your child would benefit from partaking in the programme at an older age, then do so. 

The programme commences with the Parent and Candidate Welcome Evening.  This is the first session (Session #1) on Thursday 16th May, 630pm - 730pm, at Sacred Heart Church, Pymble.  Parents and candidates are requested to attend.  This is a combined First Reconciliation and Eucharist meeting.

First Reconciliation

The First Reconciliation programme consists of the following which a parent and the candidate are required to attend for successful completion of the programme:

• Parent and Candidate Welcome Evening (as above, the first formation session),
• Two (additional) formation sessions,
• Presentation mass,
• First Reconciliation celebration (note: there is no practice for Reconciliation).

Preparation Programme: two formation sessions with a nominated home-based group or the parish-facilitated group.

• Home-based family group is parent-driven, run and orchestrated, with other families that are from the candidate’s school.  The dates, times and locations are determined by the group.
• Parish-facilitated group is orchestrated by members of the Pymble Sacramental Team at the Parish Office at Sacred Heart Church, Pymble. 
  • Session #2 options are (choose one):
    • Saturday 18^th May at 2pm,
    • Saturday 18^th May at 4pm,
    • Sunday 19^th May at 1030am (following the 930am mass).
  • Session #3 options are (choose one):
    • Saturday 1^st June at 2pm,
    • Saturday 1^st June at 4pm,
    • Sunday 2^nd June at 1030am (following the 930am mass).

Presentation Mass: The weekend of Saturday 1^st / Sunday 2^nd June any Mass at either church.

First Reconciliation times are staggered to ensure all candidates are given ample time and space to confess without having to wait.  Please come at your allotted time.

• Tuesday 4^th June at Sacred Heart Church.  A candidate is given a 5-minute time slot between the times of 4pm and 5pm.
• Wednesday 5^th June at OLPS Church.  A candidate is given a 5-minute time slot between the times of 330pm and 4pm.

First Eucharist

The First Eucharist programme consists of the following which a parent and the candidate are required to attend for successful completion of the programme:

• Parent and Candidate Welcome Evening (as above),
• Two (additional) formation sessions (this is separate / in addition to the First Reconciliation formation sessions),
• Presentation mass,
• First Eucharist practice,
• First Eucharist celebration.

Preparation Programme: two additional formation sessions with a nominated home-based group or the parish-facilitated group.

• Home-based family group is parent-driven, run and orchestrated, with other families that are from the candidate’s school.  The dates, times and locations are determined by the group.
• Parish-facilitated group is orchestrated by members of the Pymble Sacramental Team at the Parish Office at Sacred Heart Church, Pymble. 
  • Session #2 options are (choose one):
    • Saturday 27^th July at 2pm,
    • Saturday 27^th July at 4pm,
    • Sunday 28^th July at 1030am
  • Session #3 options are (choose one):
    • Saturday 3^rd August at 2pm
    • Saturday 3^rd August at 4pm,
    • Sunday 4^th August at 1030am

Presentation Mass: The weekend of Saturday 27^th / Sunday 28^th July, any Mass at either church.

Sacred Heart practice and celebration information:

• Practice for SH: Thursday 8^th August at 4pm.  Practice will run for about 45 minutes.
• First Eucharist Celebration for SH: Sunday 11^th August at 1130am.  The celebration will be about 75 minutes.

OLPS practice and celebration information:

• Practice for OLPS: Thursday 15^th August at 330pm. Practice will run for about 30 minutes.
• First Eucharist Celebration for OLPS: Sunday 18^th August at 11am.  The celebration will be about an hour.

If your child has additional needs, we want to ensure they can receive the sacraments in a way that is helpful and inclusive of them, please let us know.

Registration: Registration is for both Reconciliation and Eucharist, inclusive.  The fee is not a charge for making the sacraments but to offset the costs of books, materials, resources and infrastructure required to run the programme.  Any additional money received is used towards church operations.  If you are experiencing financial hardship or require assistance, please contact the Sacramental Team for a confidential discussion.  If you are registering more than one child, please do so individually.