ST PAUL’S PARISH

WELCOME ROAD, KARRATHA WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Parish Priest: Fr Gerard Totañes VG
Assistant Priest: Fr Dominic Hoang

ST PAUL’S PARISH SACRAMENTS PROGRAMME 2026

Dear Parishioners 

You are invited to enroll your child in this year’s Sacraments Programme.

The order of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Diocese of Geraldton is Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates need to have been baptised before receiving any of the other Sacraments. Please contact the Parish Office immediately if your child has not been baptised.

Enrolment for First Reconciliation is available for persons who are in Year 3 (or above) in 2026. Enrolment for First Eucharist is available for persons who are in Year 4 (or above) in 2026. Enrolment for Confirmation is available for persons who are in Year 6 (or above) in 2026.

Older children are welcome to join the program – please enquire at the Parish Office about the preparation that is required.

Enrolment Information

All completed forms will need to be returned with a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate prior to the preparation of each Sacrament.

For First Reconciliation, forms and payment are due by Wednesday 18 February 2026

For First Eucharist, forms and payment are due by Friday 14 August 2026.

For Confirmation, forms and payment are due by Friday 22 May 2026.

Parent and Child information Evenings

As part of the program, parents are required to attend parent & child workshops in the weeks leading up to the celebration of the sacraments.

At the Parent and Child Evenings, we discuss all aspects of your child’s sacraments. These evenings consist of:

• Praying together
• A presentation on the meaning and significance of the Sacrament
• Information about the planning process and practical matters concerning the liturgical celebration
• A blessing at the end

All information, including the dates and times of the celebration, practice/retreat day, what to wear and photography, etc., will be discussed at these meetings.

Attached to this letter are the relevant dates for each of the sacraments.

Donation and other Requirements

To cover the cost of the program, including certificates, photocopying, devotional items, decorations and retreat day expenses, etc., a small donation is requested.

• $25.00 for First Reconciliation
• $35.00 for First Eucharist
• $35.00

Payment can be made in the St Paul’s School office or over the phone (08 9185 7500) using EFTPOS.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mrs Amy Gallagher at St Paul’s Primary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

God Bless

Parish Priest: Fr Gerard Totañes VG
Assistant Priest: Fr Dominic Hoang
RE Coordinator: Mrs Amy Gallagher 

ST PAUL’S PARISH PO BOX 269
KARRATHA WA 6714
Presbytery Phone: (08) 9185 1406
Parish Office: (08) 9185 1443