CONFIRMATION PROGRAM Children in 2023 who are enrolled in Year 6 and above, who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church and have received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are eligible to enrol in the Confirmation Program. Confirmation Enrolment Period Enrolments will open on Sunday, 30th April 2023 and will close on Sunday,… Read More


Enrol NOW! Final Reminder  ENROLMENTS CLOSING THIS SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER Enrolments for the 2023 First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation Program will be closing this Sunday, 18th December 2022. Children in 2023 who are enrolled in Year 3 and above, who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church, are eligible to enrol in… Read More


Enrol NOW! 2 Week Reminder  ENROLMENTS CLOSING IN TWO WEEKS Enrolments for the 2023 First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation Program will be closing in two week’s time, on Sunday, 18th December 2022. Children in 2023 who are enrolled in Year 3 and above, who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church, are… Read More


Enrolments for the 2023 First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation Program is now open. Children in 2023 who are enrolled in Year 3 and above, who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church, are eligible to enrol in the combined First Reconciliation/First Communion Program. To enroll, please complete the online form by scanning the… Read More


Children in Year 3 and above (in 2022), who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church, may be eligible to enrol in the combined First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion Programme at St. Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield. To enrol your child please visit the Parish Website and complete the online registration form. https://www.stgertrude.org.au/ministries/sacramental-program/enrolment-first-reconciliation-first-holy-communion-2022/   Enrolments will close on Friday 11th December… Read More


Dear Parents, Children in Year 3 and above (in 2022), who have been Baptised in the Catholic Church, may be eligible to enrol in the combined First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion Programme. If your child has already made their Reconciliation, please indicate on the enrolment form. If you are unsure, contact the Sacramental Office.… Read More


St Philomena – Pray for us! Last night I received one of the Confirmation candidate’s saint projects. The project was on Saint Philomena and  yesterday was actually the anniversary of St Philomena’s death. Today, the 11th August, marks St Philomena’s feast day. St Philomena is the Patron Saint of infants, babies, children and youth to… Read More


On Saturday 7th August and Sunday 8th August, our  Candidates began their zoom lessons to prepare for Confirmation. To follow their progress you can view their Saint Projects here. To pray for our Candidates, please click here to view their flames.  … Read More


Reminder: Confirmation zoom lessons begin this weekend. Candidates and their parents have been emailed the zoom meeting information. Group A – Saturday 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Group B – Sunday 9 am to 10:30 am.    Confirmation Lessons will take place on the following dates: Week 1 – 7/8 August Week 2 – 14/15… Read More