Question 1

Who can enrol?

Accepted Answer

Children who reside within the boundaries of OLA Parish or who are part of a OLA Parish Family.

Question 2

How is the programme delivered?

Accepted Answer

Parish-based and family-centred: the parish facilitates sessions while parents (as the child’s primary teacher) prepare and revise the content at home.

Question 3

What is expected of parents?

Accepted Answer

You must lead weekly preparation, ensure homework is completed, attend sessions where possible, and support your child’s faith formation.

Question 4

Are attendance and rehearsals compulsory?

Accepted Answer

Yes — commitment to all programme sessions and the rehearsal for the sacrament is required for your child to receive the sacrament.

Question 5

Which sacraments are offered and when?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3+
Term 1: Reconciliation
Term 2: First Holy Communion
Grade 6+
Term 3: Confirmation

Question 6

When and how do I enrol?

Accepted Answer

Enrolment is online and opens towards the end of November.

Question 7

If I enrol for Penance, do I need to enrol separately for Communion?

Accepted Answer

No — enrolment for Penance automatically enrols your child for First Holy Communion unless you tell us otherwise.

Question 8

Where can I find specific dates and times?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the Sacraments respectively.Schedule for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (Eucharist) is usually posted around Term 4 of the previous school year.Schedule for Confirmation dates is posted once confirmed by the Diocese.
Time and Schedule are subjected to changes, please visit the website for the latest updates.

Question 9

Is there a recommended age for receiving Penance and Communion?

Accepted Answer

The recommended age is the “age of reason” (around 7 y/o). OLA Parish accepts children in Grade 3 or above for Penance and Communion.

Question 10

When can a child be confirmed?

Accepted Answer

Children in Grade 6 or above are eligible for Confirmation; OLA Parish runs Confirmation every Term 3.

Question 11

What if my child may not be ready at the recommended age?

Accepted Answer

That is perfectly okay — parents should decide the right time for their child to receive a sacrament.

Question 12

How can I tell if my child is ready?

Accepted Answer

Ask whether your child: knows something about God, can pray, understands right and wrong, admits mistakes, and can say “sorry” when needed.

Question 13

What is the significance of receiving a sacrament?

Accepted Answer

A sacrament confers God’s grace — a lasting and spiritually important gift when received with proper preparation and disposition.

+61 (02) 8883 4063

1 Wellgate Ave., N. Kellyville, NSW 2155

parishoffice@ourladyoftheangels.au

Frequent asked Questions

Please read the FAQ section below which may answer your doubts on the Sacramental Programme.

If the section below do not address your questions, please contact us.