NB: Your child can only receive one Sacrament per year
NB: Only families who reside within the parish boundaries are eligible. 
Families living outside the parish must contact their local parish for the reception of the Sacraments.

If there is a court order we need written permission from both parents for the sacrament to be celebrated unless there are accentuating circumstances. 

If no, please complete our census form and email back to sacred.heart.parish.kew@gmail.com

If not, please consider supporting Sacred Heart Parish, the ongoing support of our families is vital to ensuring the Parish’s financial health.  Families are strongly encouraged to financially commit to the Parish by making an annual Parish Support Contribution. This commitment supports the activities of the parish that enhances the spiritual and social development of our communities and sense of belonging to our parish.  Families contribute on average $15 per week or $60 a month or $750 annually.
  
Parish Support Contribution can be made to: Account Number:       682 606 383
Reference:                  TG: Full Name

INFORMATION ON THE MINISTRIES:

IT / Sound System  To prepare and operate the sound system and audiovisuals used in the Mass and other liturgies.

Church Preparation & Decorations To prepare and decorate our church and change the colours for the liturgical seasons.  There are four seasons: Advent (Purple, Lilac & Blue), Christmas (Gold, Silver, White, Red, Green), Lent (Purple), Easter Tide (Gold & White), and Ordinary Time (Green). 
 
Sacristan
Under the general direction of Fr John, the sacristan undertakes the overall preparation of liturgical celebrations.
The sacristan: 
- prepares for the celebration for the liturgy.
- takes care of the ringing of bells that announce the celebrations.
- ensures the observance of silence in the sacristy.
- ensure that all utensils are clean and places in their proper place. 
- ensures that collections are placed in the safe after each Mass.
- ensures there supplies of fresh hosts and wine, sufficient clean purifiers, corporals, hand towels, incense and coals.
- ensures that the sanctuary lamp has sufficient oil, that the altar linens are changed. regularly, and that the holy water stoups are clean and replenished frequently.
- ensures the gates and toilets are open and closed after each Mass.  
 
Ministry of the Eucharist Our parishioners wish to assist Fr John in distributing Holy Communion during Mass.  Fr John will provide a briefing on how this is done. 
 
Ministry of the Word The most important role in celebrating our liturgy is the proclamation of the Word.  We welcome you to proclaim God’s Word to our parishioners. 
 
Children’s Liturgy How could we explain the scriptures to our children in a way that is meaningful to them.  Prep to grade 2, and grade 3 to grade 6.

Choir  The Choir Member sings during the community’s liturgical celebration.

Roles that work directly with children and young people are required to hold a Working with Children Card and complete the Working Safely with Children and Young People online training every 3 years.


 

1. I / We also understand that our child/children can only be accepted for a Sacramental Programme according to the criteria established in Sacred Heart’s Parish as provided in the conditions of acceptance. 

2. With the acceptance of our child/children into the Religious Education Programme, I / We promise to accept the rules and conditions made for the conduct of the Programme.

3. Failure to commit fully to this program may result in the celebration of the Sacrament being deferred until a later date.  This decision in no way penalises your child but rather a recognition of your decision not to participate fully in the Programme.

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