Sacramental Program

Sacramental Program

Sacraments are relevant throughout our lives.

In the Archdiocese of Perth, sacraments are taught and administered within the Parish community. All sacramental candidates, no matter where they attend school, are regarded as Parish candidates.

Parents are the primary educators in the faith. The Church regards parents of paramount importance and seeks their involvement in their child’s sacramental journey. They are supported in this preparation by Catechists in the Parish and teachers in Catholic schools.

The Sacramental program is designed to educate students to understand and participate in the sacraments of the Catholic Church. This ongoing education assists them in strengthening their faith and building their relationship with God.

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The Archdiocese of Perth has a formal family-focused, Parish Religious Education Program (PREP).

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Adults

If you are a Baptised Catholic and have missed receiving your First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation, please contact our Sacramental Coordinator, to make arrangements.

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School Aged Children

In the Perth Archdiocese, any child who has reached Year 3 and who has been Baptised is welcome to take part in their next sacramental milestone, First Reconciliation (Year 3).

This may be followed by First Holy Communion (Year 4) and Confirmation (Year 6).  

• View the Sacramental Policy for School Aged Children
• View the Sacrament of Confirmation Policy

St Joseph’s Sacramental Program for Catholic School Students

Sacramental Programs for Catholic School students are conducted as part of the CEWA (Catholic Education of WA) school curriculum.

Upon completion of school preparation and some Parish-based classes, students will then receive the sacraments in this parish.

St Joseph’s Sacramental Program for Government and Independent School Students

Catholic children who attend Government or Independent schools participate in the St Joseph’s Parish Sacramental Program.

At St Joseph’s, the Sacramental Program covers the fundamentals of Catholic faith in addition to preparing candidates for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation.

If your child has not received their sacraments in the usual sequence, please contact our Sacramental Coordinator, Elaine Eng, to discuss an alternative pathway.

Sacramental Programs 2025 (Dates Published)

Expressions-of-Interest close on February 2025

1. Confirmation

Non-Catholic school students are required to attend mandatory preparation classes.

Each class is 1 hour 15 mins, with a total of 6 classes on Saturday afternoons at 3.15pm

Classes commence Saturday, 29 March 2025 followed by:

• 5 April 2025
• School Holidays - No Classes: 12 April - 27 April 2025
• 26 April, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May and 24 May 2025

Catholic school candidates are not required to attend preparation classes but are required to join the non-Catholic school candidates for the following MANDATORY sessions:

• Commitment Mass: 9am, Sunday, 30 March 2025
• Parent - Child workshop: 4.00pm, Wednesday, 30 April 2025 (One accompanying parent required)
• Ceremony Rehearsal: Saturday, 31 May 2025 (3.30pm - 4.30pm)
• Sacrament Day: Pentecost Sunday, 8 June 2025

2. First Holy Communion

Non-Catholic school students are required to attend mandatory preparation classes.

Each class is 1 hour, with a total of 6 classes on Saturday afternoons at 3.30pm

Classes commence Saturday, 26 July 2025 followed by:

• 2 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August and 30 August 2025

Catholic school candidates are not required to attend preparation classes but are required to join the non-Catholic school candidates for the following MANDATORY sessions:

• Commitment Mass: 9am, Sunday, 27 July 2025
• Parent - Child workshop: 4.30pm, Wednesday, 20 August 2025 (One accompanying parent required)
• Ceremony Rehearsal: Sunday, 7 September 2025 (3.30pm – 4.30pm)
• Sacrament Day: Sunday, 14 September 2025, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

3. First Reconciliation

Non-Catholic school students are required to attend mandatory preparation classes.

Each class is 1 hour , with a total of 6 classes on Saturdays afternoon at 3.15 pm

Classes to commence Saturday, 22 February 2025 followed by:

• 1 March, 8 March, 15 March, 22 March and 29 March 2025

Catholic school candidates are not required to attend preparation classes but are required to join the non-Catholic school candidates on the following MANDATORY sessions:

• Commitment Mass: 9am, Sunday, 9 March 2025 (Changed from 23 February)
• Parent - Child workshop: 4.30pm Wednesday, 12 March 2025 (One accompanying parent required)
• Ceremony Rehearsal: Sunday, 6 April 2025 (3.30 pm to 4.30pm)
• Sacrament Day: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 (Tuesday before Holy Week)

Expressions of Interest

Please email the following information to elaine.eng@stjosephssubiaco.org.au ‍

1. Child's/ Children's:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Current School Year
• Sacrament of Interest
• Last sacrament received
• School in Attendance

2. Parent's Contact Details:

• Name
• Email
• Contact Number