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
2025
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.
All classes are held in the Church Library.
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)
Reconciliation & First Eucharist Program
Saturday, 1st February 2025, 3.30pm - Class 1
Saturday, 15th February 2025, 3.30pm - Class 2
Saturday, 1st March 2025, 3.30pm - Class 3
Saturday, 15th March 2025, 3.30pm - Class 4
Reconciliation & Eucharist Parents Information Night - Wednesday, 19th February 6.30pm
Reconciliation Sacrament - Wednesday, 19th March 5.00pm
First Eucharist Commitment Masses - 17th & 18th May 2025 (any weekend Mass)
Eucharist Reflection Day (Children's activity with Primary School) - TBC
First Eucharist Sacrament - Sunday, 22nd June 2025 10.00am
1st Reconciliation Enrolment Form
First Communion Enrolment Form
Confirmation Program
Saturday, 7th June, 3:30pm – Class 1
Saturday, 21st June, 3:30pm – Class 2
Saturday, 12th July, 3:30pm – Class 3
Saturday, 26th July, 3.30pm - Class 4
Confirmation Parent Information Night - Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 7:00pm
Confirmation Commitment Masses - 16th & 17th August 2025 (any weekend Mass)
Confirmation Reflection Day (Children's activity with Primary School) - TBC
Confirmation Sacrament - Friday, 29th August 2025 6:00pm at St Patrick's Cathedral,
East Melbourne.
