First Holy Communion
Holy Communion, or Eucharist, is the last Sacrament of Initiation and often takes place following the Sacrament of Confirmation. The first time you receive Eucharist completes your initiation into the Church. The Eucharist is celebrated during Mass and is sometimes called the “source and summit” of the life of a Catholic. Unlike many other Sacraments, Holy Communion is not celebrated once. Each week, Catholics go to Mass to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, the ritual in which, by the power of the Holy Spirit, bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. We, who celebrate, are also transformed, becoming Christ’s presence to others, and recognising the presence of Christ in others.
For Catholics, the Eucharist or Mass, is the most powerful way to encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ.
*Candidates for First Holy Communion must be in Year 4 or older and have completed the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sacramental Program 2026
Important First Holy Communion (Year 4 and older) Dates
Parent Information Night:
5:00-6:00pm, Wednesday 15th July, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Enrolment Masses (Parent & Candidate):
Any of our Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses, See Mass Times,
Saturday 18th July
OR
Sunday 19th July.
Week One Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 26th July, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 26th July, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Two Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 2nd August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 2nd August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Three Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 9th August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 9th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
RECONCILIATION
4:00pm, Wednesday 12th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Four Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 16th August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 16th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Practice:
After Mass, Sunday 16th August
Sacrament of First Holy Communion:
Can be celebrated at any of our Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses, See Mass Times
Saturday 22nd August
OR
Sunday 23rd August
Registrations for 2026 will open on Monday 1st June 2026. Forms must be filled out on PC or laptop
