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.
Baptism Application Form
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.
Sacramental Program for State School Children
2024
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 are subject to change)
Confirmation Program
Saturday, 27th April TBC, 3:30pm – Class I
Saturday, 18th May TBC, 3:30pm – Class II
Saturday, 1st June TBC, 3:30pm – Class III
Saturday, 15th June TBC, 3.30pm - Class IV
Wednesday, 31st July – Confirmation Parent Information Night 7:00pm
Saturday, 17th August 5.00pm - Commitment Mass
or
Sunday, 18th August 10.00am - Commitment Mass
Thursday, 22nd August – Confirmation Reflection Day 9:00am-3.15pm (at Primary School)
Friday, 23rd August – Sacrament of Confirmation 5:00pm
