First Reconciliation & Eucharist 2025 Pymble Catholic Parish

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist 2025

Pymble Catholic Parish

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist programme

The programme is open to children, referred to as “candidates” in Year 4 and above, who have received their Confirmation with the Catholic Church.  When deciding whether or not to embark on this programme, please consider the age and maturity of your child: 

First Reconciliation

The programme begins with a compulsory Parent and Candidate Information Session: Saturday, 14 June at 3 pm (this is a combined First Reconciliation and First Eucharist meeting).

Requirements for Completion:

A parent and the candidate are required to attend the following:

• Parent and Candidate Info Session
• Two (additional) formation sessions
• Presentation mass
• First Reconciliation celebration (note: there is no practice for Reconciliation).

Preparation Programme:

Candidates will participate in two formation sessions, either through a home-based group or the parish-facilitated group.

• Home-based family groups are parent-led and coordinated with other families. Dates, times and, locations are determined by the group.
• Parish-facilitated group sessions are led by the Parish Sacramental Coordinator and held at Sacred Heart Church, Pymble. 

Formation Session 1 - Choose ONE time slot that suits your family 

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday, 21st of June, Sacred Heart Church
• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sunday 22nd June, Sacred Heart Church

Note: the time slots are capped at 20 participants. If the time you prefer is not available, please contact Rebecca Lloyd-Jones

Formation Session 2 - choose ONE time slot that suits your family 

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday, 26th June, Sacred Heart Church
• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sunday 27th June, Sacred Heart Church

Note: the time slots are capped at 20 participants. If the time you prefer is not available, please contact Rebecca Lloyd-Jones

Presentation Mass: Attend any Pymble Parish Mass over the weekend of 21-22 June (OLPS or Sacred Heart Church, see the Parish website for mass times)

First Reconciliation Celebrations: 

Candidates will have approximately 5 minutes for their first Reconciliation (Confession). Times will not be pre-booked - a number will be issued on arrival to ensure smooth flow.

• 11:00 am, Saturday 9th August, OLPS
• 3:00 pm, Saturday 9th August, OLPS
• 4:00 pm., Sunday 10th August, Sacred Heart Church
• 3:00 pm, Saturday 16th August, Sacred Heart Church

First Eucharist

The programme begins with a compulsory Parent and Candidate Information Session: Saturday, 14 June at 3 pm (this is a combined First Reconciliation and First Eucharist meeting).

Requirements for Completion:

A parent and the candidate are required to attend the following:

• Parent and Candidate Information Session
• Two (additional) formation sessions (this is in addition to the First Reconciliation formation sessions),
• Presentation mass,
• First Eucharist practice,
• First Eucharist celebration.

Preparation Programme:

Candidates will participate in two formation sessions, either through a home-based group or the parish-facilitated group.

• Home-based family groups are parent-led and coordinated with other families. Dates, times and, locations are determined by the group.
• Parish-facilitated group sessions are led by the Parish Sacramental Coordinator and held at Sacred Heart Church, Pymble.

Formation Session 1 - Choose ONE time slot that suits your family 

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday, 14th of September, Sacred Heart Church
• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sunday, 15th September, Sacred Heart Church

Formation Session 2 - Choose ONE time slot that suits your family 

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday, 18th of October, Sacred Heart Church
• 10:30 am -12:30 pm, Sunday, 19th October, Sacred Heart Church

Presentation Mass: Attend any Pymble Parish Mass over the weekend of 21-22 June (OLPS or Sacred Heart Church, see the Parish website for mass times)

Practice & Reconciliation:

• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday 8th November  OLPS
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sunday 15th November,  Sacred Heart Church

First Eucharist Mass:

• 11:30 am, Sunday 9th November, OLPS
• 11:00 am, Sunday 16th November, Sacred Heart Church

Important Reminder:
Candidate must attend reconciliation at least once more before receiving First Holy Communion as they will be receiving the Body of our Lord Jesus,
and need to be in a state of Grace.

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 covers both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Please note: the fee is not a charge for receiving the sacraments. It offsets the costs of books, materials, resources and infrastructure required to run the programme.  Any additional funds received support the parish 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.