First Eucharist

In keeping with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Melbourne,
Holy Trinity Parish offers a Family centred, Parish based and School and Catechist supported sacramental program, with each community having its own distinct contribution which makes it a genuine partnership Preparation for First Eucharist is in second term in Year 4 and is done in partnership with Parents, Parish and Catholic School. 
 
At the three Catholic Schools associated with Holy Trinity Parish, Year 4 students’ preparation for First Eucharist is supported by the school Religious Education Leaders (REL). 
 

Parents of students not enrolled in the Catholic Schools of Holy Trinity are required to submit the Parish Sacramental Program Enrolment Form and attend the registration information afternoon. For further information contact Donrita Reefman, Pastoral Coordinator [email protected].

The Process of Preparation for First Eucharist takes the following steps:
Information Afternoon- for children and their families.
A booklet “Eucharist for Parents and Children” is given to the children and their parents to assist with preparation. Children will be introduced to the Communal Rite of Holy Communion.
 
Student Reflection Day- organised by the three parish schools. 
Children not enrolled in the parish schools are also encouraged to attend.
 
Presentation of children to the Parish Community- during weekend Masses. During Mass, children will be presented to the Parish.  Prayer Partners will come forward from the congregation, and be presented with a Prayer Candle by their Prayer Child. 
Prayer Partners will be asked to decorate the candle and return it to the child on the day, they receive their First Eucharist. 
Photos are taken of each Child and their Prayer Partner and displayed in the church. All will be invited to morning tea after Mass.
 
Celebrating the sacrament of First Eucharist- arranged in groups of up to ten families at weekend Masses in all three churches; or up to three individually before one of the weekend Masses. Time and day is to be booked through the School.
 
Group celebrations of First Eucharist for St Peter’s children will be available during all week-end masses on the first weekend of each month;
 
Group celebrations of First Eucharist for St Paul’s children will be available during all weekend masses on the second weekend of each month;
 
Group celebrations of First Eucharist for St Catherine’s children will be available during all weekend masses on the third weekend of each month.
 

Individual celebrations of First Eucharist may be booked before one of the weekend Masses.  Families are expected to come half an hour before Mass. To book, contact the Admin Centre [email protected].