Sacramental ProgramReconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation
(See also: Baptism in Surfers Paradise Parish) ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
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Surfers Paradise Parish follows the guidelines outlined in the
Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane – Christian Initiation for Children
We celebrate and share our faith; a gift from God that is encouraged by example and instruction. The Surfers Paradise Parish Sacramental Team provides support and resources to assist parents as they seek to nurture the faith of their children. Our Sacramental Team strives to understand and work to respond to the needs of each family and where necessary, the individual needs of children within families. If you wish to discuss your particular circumstances please email our Children’s Sacramental Coordinator, Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au to start the conversation. If you are a member of the Surfers Paradise Parish and you are ready to enrol your child to prepare to receive one of the sacraments, please use the links above to enrol or find out more information.
Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane – Christian Initiation for Children
We celebrate and share our faith; a gift from God that is encouraged by example and instruction. The Surfers Paradise Parish Sacramental Team provides support and resources to assist parents as they seek to nurture the faith of their children. Our Sacramental Team strives to understand and work to respond to the needs of each family and where necessary, the individual needs of children within families. If you wish to discuss your particular circumstances please email our Children’s Sacramental Coordinator, Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au to start the conversation. If you are a member of the Surfers Paradise Parish and you are ready to enrol your child to prepare to receive one of the sacraments, please use the links above to enrol or find out more information.
Confirmation in Surfers Paradise
In Confirmation, God brings us to the full stature of the Lord Jesus to continue his mission in the world. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been baptised and are in Year 3 or greater are eligible.
Please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of Confirmation. If you have already completed an online sacramental enrolment application, you should have recently received an email from Cathy Anderson explaining the work that the Sacramental Team is currently undertaking to create a program for use by families at home. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au
In Confirmation, God brings us to the full stature of the Lord Jesus to continue his mission in the world. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been baptised and are in Year 3 or greater are eligible.
Please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of Confirmation. If you have already completed an online sacramental enrolment application, you should have recently received an email from Cathy Anderson explaining the work that the Sacramental Team is currently undertaking to create a program for use by families at home. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au

First Communion in Surfers Paradise
At the table of the Eucharist, we are fed on the Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, and, with the whole Church, take part in the saving offering of Christ on the cross. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been Baptised and Confirmed, and are in Year 4 or greater are eligible.
If you previously completed a Sacramental Program Enrolment Form with us for your child’s Confirmation (probably last year), you will not need to complete another form. You should have recently received an email from Cathy Anderson asking you if you wish to prepare your child for First Communion using the Prepare at Home Document that our team has recently created. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au.
If your child was confirmed in a parish other than Surfers Paradise, please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Communion.
At the table of the Eucharist, we are fed on the Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, and, with the whole Church, take part in the saving offering of Christ on the cross. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been Baptised and Confirmed, and are in Year 4 or greater are eligible.
If you previously completed a Sacramental Program Enrolment Form with us for your child’s Confirmation (probably last year), you will not need to complete another form. You should have recently received an email from Cathy Anderson asking you if you wish to prepare your child for First Communion using the Prepare at Home Document that our team has recently created. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au.
If your child was confirmed in a parish other than Surfers Paradise, please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Communion.
First Reconciliation in Surfers Paradise
Children who have been Baptised, Confirmed and received First Communion are eligible.
Instructions associated with your child/ren being included in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance or First Reconciliation are similar to those for First Communion (above). Later this year, you will be contacted via email using information you provided in previous enrolment application/s.
If your child did not receive First Communion in Surfers Paradise Parish please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit. Later this year, you will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Reconciliation.
Children who have been Baptised, Confirmed and received First Communion are eligible.
Instructions associated with your child/ren being included in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance or First Reconciliation are similar to those for First Communion (above). Later this year, you will be contacted via email using information you provided in previous enrolment application/s.
If your child did not receive First Communion in Surfers Paradise Parish please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit. Later this year, you will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Reconciliation.
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