Changes to the Sacrament of Eucharist

Due to the current COVID restrictions, we have modified some aspects of the Eucharist program. In consultation with the Parish, it has been decided to go ahead with the Presentation Mass on the 8 August at 10:30am and the Eucharist celebration on 15 August at 10:30am. At this stage, one parent will be able to accompany their child to the Presentation Mass on the 8 August. We plan to go ahead with the Eucharist Celebration on 15 August with two family members able to attend with their child. Please book on the Thursday before each mass to register your attendance. Please book using the following link.

Dress Code: It is no longer a requirement for girl’s to wear white dresses- it is optional. Please choose clothing appropriate for church.

8th Aug Mass:  Bookings open Thursday, 5th August at 6pm

St. Catherine’s - https://www.trybooking.com/BTGZX

15th Aug: Bookings will open Thu,12th August @6pm

St Catherine’s- https://www.trybooking.com/BTHZXH

If restrictions for the Eucharist Celebration on the 15 August ease, we will be able to increase the number of family members in attendance.

We plan to hold the family Eucharist workshops online on Wednesday  11 August at 7:00pm. Attendance at this workshop is part of the preparation for your child’s Eucharist. At least one parent and your child will need to attend this workshop.  A resource pack for the workshop will be sent home with your child the day before. A google meet link will be sent to your email address the day before the workshop. Please email carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au if you have any issues with the google meet link.

On the night you will be asked to participate in prayer and activities with your child. We will also give you further information about the Eucharist celebration.

Your child will also participate in a student reflection day on Wednesday 11 August. On this day students will attend the Parish Mass ( if restrictions allow for this) and engage in Eucharist activities with their teacher.

Please contact me, or your child’s classroom teacher should you have any further questions. 

Traditionally the school provides a special lunch celebration for the Eucharitst candidates on the Student Reflection Day, however this is not possible at the moment with the COVID restrictions. We plan to organise a special lunch for the candidates at another time, later in the term.

Regards

Carmel Donlon- Religious Education Leader