The Sacraments are truly the seven wonders of the spiritual world.
In the sacraments we come closest to God this side of heaven.
God in His mercy reaches out and touches the recipients of the sacraments in effective ways.
In them He meets you and me in a personal and intimate way.
Baptism
Children over the age of seven require some basic instruction before baptism. If you are a parent desiring baptism for your child please contact the parish office for more information.
Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation
If your children have been baptised and you desire for them the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion or Confirmation, we offer a catechetical programme to prepare them to receive these Sacraments. See dates below.
Please complete the Sacrament enrolment form and email to the parish office, or simply contact the parish office for more information.
Note: an administration fee of $100 applies for each Sacramental preparation course.
Application forms:
2026 dates
Process for the preparation of sacraments for children receiving First Reconciliation in 2026
Your child is required to attend all classes to be able to receive this sacrament:
| Preparation Class One | Thursday 8th October 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Two | Thursday 22nd October 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Three | Thursday 29th October 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Four | Thursday 5th November 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Five | Thursday 12th November 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Six | Thursday 19th November 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
Parents and child to attend these sessions together:
| Reflection session | Thursday 15th October 2026 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Commitment Mass | Saturday 17th October 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Church |
| Preparation day | Thursday 19th November 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Sacrament of Reconcilitation | Thursday 26th November 2026 | St Bernard’s Church |
NB: your child needs to attend Mass on weekends either on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. or Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Process for the preparation of sacraments for children receiving First Holy Communion in 2026
Your child is required to attend all classes to be able to receive this sacrament:
| Preparation Class One | Thursday 19th March 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Two | Thursday 26th March 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Three | Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Four | Thursday 7th May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Five | Thursday 14th May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Six | Thursday 21st May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Seven | Thursday 28th May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
Parents and child to attend these sessions together:
| Reflection session | Thursday 20th April 2026 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Commitment Mass | Saturday 2nd May 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Church |
| Retreat day and reconciliation | Thursday 11th June 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Sacrament of First Holy Communion | Saturday 13th June 2026 | 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | St Bernard’s Church |
NB: your child needs to attend Mass on weekends either on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. or Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Process for the preparation of sacraments for children receiving Confirmation in 2026
Your child is required to attend all classes to be able to receive this sacrament:
| Preparation Class One | Thursday 16th March 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Two | Thursday 23rd March 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Three | Thursday 30th March 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Four | Thursday 20th April 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Five | Thursday 27th April 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Six | Thursday 4th May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Preparation Class Seven | Thursday 11th May 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
Parents and child to attend these sessions together:
| Reflection session | Thursday 26th February 2026 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Commitment Mass | Saturday 28th February 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Church |
| Retreat day and reconciliation | Thursday 14th May 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Parish Centre |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Tuesday 19th May 2026 | 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. | St Bernard’s Church |
NB: your child needs to attend Mass on weekends either on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. or Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.