Term 1 - Reconciliation - for baptised children in Year 3 and above
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Term 2 – Confirmation – for children in Year 6 and above who have celebrated their First Eucharist
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Term 3 First Eucharist
TIMETABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAM 2026
FOR children in Year 4 or above who have been baptised and celebrated their First Reconciliation
ENROL via Qkr! App/ North Woden Transfiguration Parish
PARENT FORMATION NIGHT (All Parents): 6pm Tuesday 28 July 2026
Via MS Teams
PRESENTATION MASSES: Each family to attend one of the following at Holy Trinity, Curtin:
6pm Saturday 22 August 2026; Or 9.30am or 5.30pm Sunday 23 August 2026
RECONCILIATION:
As part of the program of preparation please take your child to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, any Saturday
5-5.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Curtin
RETREAT AND PRACTICE FOR CHILDREN:
Holy Trinity School Hall 9am-2.15pm Friday 4 September 2026
18-20 Theodore Street, Curtin
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION: Holy Trinity Church, Curtin
6pm Saturday 19 September 2026; Or 9.30am or 5.30pm Sunday 20 September 2026
Dear Parents/Carers
RE: FIRST EUCHARIST 2026
The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated at Holy Trinity, Curtin, on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September 2026.
Who is eligible?
Children in Year 4 or above who celebrated their First Reconciliation may be enrolled in the Parish’s Family-Based Sacramental Program for First Eucharist.
Enrolment
Enrolment by Monday 27 July must be done online using the Qkr! App.
To enrol:
Download the Qkr! app.
Tap on ‘North Woden Transfiguration Parish’
Tap ‘Parish Payments and Sacraments’
Choose ‘Sacrament’ from the top menu bar
Tap ‘Sacrament of First Eucharist’
Complete the form and make your online payment.
The requested offering per family is $50. This helps to defray the cost of a workbook, commemorative certificate, memorial gift and administrative costs. If you have difficulty meeting the offering, please contact me for a confidential discussion.
Why a Family-Based Program?
The Parish Family-Based program affirms the participation of parents in their child’s faith journey with the prayerful support of the Parish community. The program compliments but does not replace the religious instruction given at Catholic schools or through a School of Religion. Parents have found the program to be a graced time with their child and that in turn has made the celebration of the sacrament all the more meaningful. At the Parent Information Night (PIN) home-based family groups will be discussed and parents can nominate for a particular family group.
Hosting a Family Group
The program is dependent on the generosity of some parents to host or to co-host a family group. A ‘Host Nomination’ form is provided as part of the registration process. The role of a host is not difficult. Session notes are provided. All hosts must have, or have applied for, a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card. There is no cost involved. Further information as to how to apply for a WWVP card is found on the ACT Government website:
https://www.myaccount.act.gov.au/WWVPNDIS/s/wwvp-ndis-new-application-v2
N.B. Hosts will be required to attend an Information Session via Microsoft Teams Online 5.30pm, Tuesday, 28 July before the Parent Information Night via Microsoft Teams Online at 6.00pm.
What does the program involve?
· An Information Session for hosts of a family group, via Microsoft Teams Online, 5.30pm, Tuesday, 28 July.
· A Parent Information Night to receive an overview of the program, via Microsoft Teams Online, 6pm, Tuesday, 28 July. During this time you will nominate to join a home group.
· Four family group meetings for parents and children.
· Presentation Mass: Each family to attend a Mass at 6pm, Saturday, 22 August OR 9.30am or 5.30pm, Sunday, 23 August.
· A children’s Retreat day and practice, 9.15am-2.15pm, Friday, 4 September 2026, Holy Trinity School Hall, 18 Theodore Street, Curtin.
Celebration of First Eucharist
You will need to nominate a weekend Mass (Sat. 6pm, Sun. 9.30am or 5.30pm) on the weekend of 19-20 September for the celebration of First Eucharist. There will be a limited number of seats available for candidates, their families and guests, mindful of the need to accommodate other parishioners at each of these parish Masses.
What next?
If you would like your child to celebrate First Eucharist this year, you must register via the Qkr! App by Monday 27 July. Meanwhile, enquiries can be directed to the Parish Office (0459 394 813/ wodennorth@cg.org.au )
Yours sincerely,
Peter Himmelreich (Parish Secretary) on behalf of
Fr James T Antony CMI
Parish Priest