Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." – Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
The Sacrament of Baptism (Infants and Children) is celebrated on selected Sunday’s throughout the year at 11:30am.
Parents seeking Baptism should contact the Parish Office to enquire about available dates for the rest of the year.
On completion of application form, please email to Parish Office: mountwaverley@cam.org.au
Confession
"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week," Jesus showed himself to his apostles. "He breathed on them, and said to them: 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained"' (Jn 20:19, 22-23). - CCC 1485
The Sacrament of Confession is available in the Church on:
Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm
Friday after the 9:15 am Mass
Those who wish to speak with a priest at further length or who are unable to make the scheduled times of confession should contact the Parish Priest.
The Following Pamphlets may assist you in preparing for the Sacrament of Confession.
Marriages
The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life (cf. Council of Trent: DS 1799). – CCC 1661
The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated on request.
Couples should contact the Parish office with at least 9 months notice to commence marriage preparation.
Funerals
All the sacraments, and principally those of Christian initiation, have as their goal the last Passover of the child of God which, through death, leads him into the life of the Kingdom. Then what he confessed in faith and hope will be fulfilled: "I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come." – CCC 1680
Funerals are celebrated at Holy Family at the Request of the family.
Families should make contact with the Parish office promptly following the death of a loved one to begin planning.
Funerals at Holy Family are organized in accordance with the Archdiocese of Melbourne Guidelines for Preparing a Catholic Funeral.
Families are encouraged to use our Parish Musician when planning music for the Funeral.
Parish Soloist/Pianist
Rebecca Walker
Sacramental Program for State School Children 2022
Whilst the preparation for Sacraments within the Parish happens primarily through Holy Family Primary School we also provide a program on request for Children from the Parish who are attending local state/private schools.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information and to enrol your child into one of our Sacramental Programs.
Our current Sacramental Program dates are as follows:
(please note, they may be subject to change)
Class times: 3:30pm
First Reconciliation Program
Saturday, 5th February – Class I
Saturday, 19th February – Class II
Saturday, 5th March – Class III
Saturday, 19th March – Class IV
Wednesday, 16th March – Reconciliation Parent Information Night (6:30pm)
Wednesday, 30th March – Sacrament of First Reconciliation (5:30pm)
1st Reconciliation Enrolment Form
First Holy Communion Program
Saturday, 9th April - Class I
Saturday, 23rd April - Class II
Saturday, 7th May - Class III
Saturday, 21st May – Class IV
Wednesday, 25th May – First Eucharist Parent Information Night (6:30pm)
Friday, 3rd June – Reflection Day
Saturday, 4th June – Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist 5:00pm
Sunday, 5th June – Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist 10:00am
First Communion Enrolment Form
Confirmation Program
Saturday, 27th August – Class I
Saturday, 10th September – Class II
Saturday, 24th September – Class III
Saturday, 8th October – Class IV
Wednesday 5th October – Confirmation Parent Information Night (6:30pm)
Friday, 14th October – Confirmation Reflection Day
Thursday, 20th October – Sacrament of Confirmation (5:00pm & 7:00pm)
RCIA Program - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Please contact Parish office for information relating to Adults wanting to become Catholics.
Phone: 9807 9494 or Email: mountwaverley@cam.org.au
