The Sacraments are central to our faith in the Catholic Church. Over the seven years of primary schooling, our Religious Education program will focus on three of the Sacraments, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. In preparing the children we are conscious that the ultimate responsibility for any child’s faith development and involvement in sacramental life rests with parents and carers. At St Francis Xavier School we work in partnership with the family and the parish community to support your child’s faith development.
Each year we conduct family workshops to help families learn more about the sacraments and make the time of preparation significant and memorable for the whole family. All families involved are required to attend these workshops.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received in Year 3 or 4 (in every odd year).
Students in Years 3 and 4 prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in every odd year. They are given the opportunity of receiving the sacrament for the first time at school, on an individual basis with our Parish Priest, as a part of the Second Rite of the sacrament.
The Sacrament of Eucharist (Holy Communion) is received in Year 3 or 4 (in every odd year).
Students in Years 3 and 4 prepare for the Sacrament of Eucharist in every odd year. The parish community and the students’ families and friends are invited to celebrate together as the students receive the sacrament for the first time.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in Year 5 or 6 (in every even year).
Students in Years 5 and 6 prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation every even year. The local Bishop is the principal Celebrant who seals the students with the gift of the Holy Spirit.