Catholic Parish of Corio/Lara

The Parish Sacramental Program is a home-based program in conjunction with the Parish for children in the state school system who wish to do their Sacraments.

Children and parents work on a booklet at home but also attend a family work shop together.

The children also attend a preparation day at the Catholic primary schools for each of the Sacraments.

Anna Demetriou runs this program and is in the parish office usually Wednesday and Thursday. Anna can be contacted on 5275 4120.

PROGRAM FOR 2008

APRIL 19TH/20TH  FIRST EUCHARIST FOR CORIO

MAY3RD/4TH           FIRST EUCHARIST FOR LARA

MAY 2nd                    CONFIRMATION  2PM CORIO

                                                                   4PM LARA

JULY 26TH/27TH    SIGN UP SUNDAY FOR RECONCILIATION

SEPT 10TH              RECONCILIATION CORIO

SEPT 16TH              RECONCILIATION LARA

Baptisms need to be booked through Pauline at the Parish Office.

The person booking the baptism needs to come into the office, book the dates and receive a baptism kit.

They will be booked in for Baptism Preparation which is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Ron Lowe Room.

 The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) provides introductory course on Catholicism and a journey of initiation for new Catholics.

An interesting journey; sharing life experiences, delving into history and deep truths, experiencing the grandeur of St Patrick's Cathedral, the quiet times of prayer and reflection and culminates each year in the Easter ceremonies.

There is a team of 5 people who guide the participants through the course answering their questions about the Catholic Faith and inducting them into the community.

 RCIA is coordinated by Val Brennan, Diane Saliba Irene Moloney Alan McMahon and Len Monk.

This Easter., four candidates will become full members of the Catholic Church. Congratulations to Darren, Jodie, Prue and Laureen.

We welcome them into our Parish.

Provides adult faith education and formation – catechesis, scripture study and reflection in a community setting.

A program of 18 units spread throughout the year in 4 blocks (winter – spring – Advent – Lent).

In 2006 it attracted 20 – 25 participants.

The coordinators are Irene Moloney and Len Monk.

Organizing talks, workshops, retreats to deepen our understanding of key aspects of our faith.

Fr Peter Foley talked on Faith; Fr Frank Anderson to talk on the Eucharist; Parish Retreat being planned for next year.