Sacraments at St. Charles Catholic Church
Growing in Faith Together
Marriage
Fr Tony welcomes all Catholic/Christian couples who wish to get married at the Parish and are in good standing with the Catholic Church.
Prior to your wedding require that you attend a Engaged Encounter weekend in preparation for your marriage.
Engaged Encounter: For bookings, please email [email protected]
Baptism
Fr Tony welcomes all Catholic/Christian couples who wish have their children baptised into the faith at the parish.
Prior to the baptism parents are required to attend baptism classes in preparation for this spiritual event.
Please contact the parish office
First Holy Communion
First Communion and First Confession Information
The First Communion of a baptized child is typically celebrated at the age of seven or eight, following their First Confession (the Sacrament of Reconciliation). Catechism classes, held on Tuesday afternoons, are open to children from Grade 1 onwards who do not receive religious education at school.
To ensure proper preparation, 90% attendance is required, and children must be baptized to receive their Sacraments. Registration for First Confession is available up to Grade 6 only, as high school students are expected to complete their Sacraments through the Confirmation program.
The program runs on a four-term schedule, aligned with government school terms. First Confession is usually held at the end of October, followed by First Communion in early November. While late registrations are accepted until the end of the first term, no new enrollments will be allowed thereafter unless the child is transferring from another parish.
For further details or to register, please contact Giselle Drennan on 084 584 2229.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Christian rite in which one’s acceptance into the Church is confirmed, strengthening and establishing their faith. In the Roman Catholic Church, Confirmation is considered a Sacrament and is preceded by Catechism instruction.
Classes for Confirmation are held on Monday evenings and follow a three-year program for high school students, starting from Grade 8. Candidates must be at least 16 years old to receive Confirmation and are accepted for the first year only up to Grade 10. Those beyond this grade who wish to receive Confirmation will need to attend the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program instead.
To ensure proper preparation, 90% attendance is required throughout the program.
For more information or to register, please contact Giselle Drennan on 084 584 2229.
RCIA
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process that allows non-baptized men and women to become members of the Catholic Church. It is divided into numerous stages, each defined by study, prayer, and Mass ceremonies. Catechumens are those who participate in the RCIA. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings. Contact the parish office for more.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a Catholic Church sacrament that commemorates our confidence in Christ’s healing touch in our lives. We pray for the sick person’s physical, mental, and spiritual healing in the Sacrament. The sacrament of reconciliation and healing is offered during the anointing. Please contact the parish office to book.
Confession
Confession is a sacrament provided by Jesus Christ in his mercy and love to pardon sinners for their transgressions against God and their sisters and brothers. Confession brings about reconciliation between God and the repentant, as well as between the penitent and others. Confession is help on Saturdays between 10h00 an 10h30. For urgent reconciliation needs please contact the parish office.
