The sacraments of Christian initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life. “The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. the faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.

– Catechism of the Catholic Church 1212

Mother of Mercy and St Agatha’s Parish follow the Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane.  Generally, children will receive the sacraments according to the following program:

Year 3 – Children are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Year 4 – Children are welcomed to the Lord’s Table and receive Holy Communion for the first time.  
Year 5 –  Children are prepared to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance with individual confession and absolution.
 
Teenagers and adults are also welcome to prepare to receive the sacraments.  Please see our RCIA page for further information.

For ethical and legal reasons, The Archdiocese of Brisbane requires both parents (legal guardians) to provide consent for childhood Sacraments.  Please attach relevant court orders if there is only one parent signatory. Please call the parish if you have any questions.