Sacramental Programme

At the parish of Our Lady & St Therese, Essendon we offer a Sacramental Programme for children who live in our parish but do not attend a Catholic school.
Our RE students celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation to coincide with the Sacrament dates of St Therese’s school.
RE programme courses going ahead will depend on enrolment numbers. Once courses reach capacity (15 students) any further enquiries will be placed on a waitlist.

Sacramental Programme 2026

The details for the 2026 RE Programme can be viewed here: Click here

To register interest in our 2026 Programme: please use this online form

Please note: The First Reconciliation programme is at capacity and is now accepting names for the WAITING LIST FOR 2027 ONLY.

Children should undertake all the Sacraments of Initiation (beginning with Baptism and concluding with Confirmation) at the parish in which they live. If you live outside of the Parish of Our Lady & St Therese, Essendon you should seek Religious Education for your child at the parish in which you live.  Boundaries of the Parish of Our Lady & St Therese, Essendon

Sacrament Dates for St Therese’s School  & RE Programme in 2026

Sacrament of First Reconciliation : Wednesday 10 June at 6:45pm
Sacrament of Confirmation: Thursday 30 July at 6:30pm
Sacrament of First Eucharist: Saturday 12 September 6:00pm and Sunday 13 September 9:00am & 10.30am