Confirmation At St Bede’s Parish – 2012

Post date: January 19th, 2012

The third Sacrament of Christian Initiation is through Confirmation.

In the Archdiocese of Melbourne the date is set by the Archbishop’s Office and Confirmation is conferred by the Archbishop or one of his Auxiliary Bishops.

CONFIRMATION AT ST BEDE’S PARISH – 2012

St Bede’s sacramental programme is open to those Catholics who reside within the defined parish boundaries or children of families who are regular contributors to parish life and worship at St Bede’s.

Confirmation at St Bede’s will be held on Sunday 19^th August at 11am and 2.30pm.

Preparation for Confirmation includes

A Parent Information evening on July 24 at 7.30pm in the Art Space at the School.

An activity day for all candidates on Tuesday August 14.  Meet at the school 8.45am-3.15pm

A series of six weekly classes leading up to the sacrament will begin on Tuesday June 12 at 4.30pm.  There will be a break from June 21 to July 19.

Candidates are required to be present at all sessions. 

A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate and a Sacramental levy of $100.00 is payable prior to the commencement of classes.  This will cover provision of resources, administrative support and the services of our Catechist, Mrs.Pam Penney (a trained Primary School Teacher, who has taught Catechetics at St Bede’s for many years).

Registration for Confirmation will be held:

After the 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday, 26th May and

After the 9:30 am and 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, 27th May

Opportunity for registration will also be available on

Monday, 28th May between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Please download the form for registration for the Confirmation Registration 2012.