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.

TUES APR 20TH  LARA OVERVIEW OF THE SACRAMENTS                                                                 

 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

MAY 1/2                     SIGN UP WEEKEND FOR ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES 

THUR MAY 20TH  CORIO PREPARATION DAY ST FRANCIS XAVIER HALL 9.00AM-3.00PM + 6.30PM AT CHURCH 

     "         "      "         LARA PREPARATION DAY AT ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH 9.00AM - 3.00PM

SUN MAY 23RD 2.00PM     CONFIRMATION AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER CORIO 

SUN MAY 23RD 4.00PM     CONFIRMATION AT ST ANTHONY'S LARA

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF 1ST EUCHARIST

JULY 24/25               SIGN UP WEEKEND FOR ALL FIRST EUCHARIST CANDIDATES 

THUR  AUGUST 19TH   CORIO  PREPARATION DAY ST FRANCIS XAVIER HALL 9.00AM-3.00PM + 6.30PM AT CHURCH 

SAT AUGUST 21ST  7.00PM            FIRST EUCHARIST AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER CORIO

SUN AUGUST 222ND 10.30AM        FIRST EUCHARIST AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER CORIO 

WED AUGUST 25TH       LARA PREPARATION DAY AT ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH 9.00AM - 3.00PM 

SAT AUGUST 28TH  7.00PM            FIRST EUCHARIST AT ST ANTHONY'S LARA 

SUN AUGUST 29TH  10.30AM         FIRST EUCHARIST AT ST ANTHONY'S 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 an 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, followed by a time of introduction to and immersion in the life of the parish. 

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 Len Monk,  Marlo Drake, Sandy Clarke, Diane Saliba, and  Alan McMahon .

Our 2010/2011 programme is now beginning with an Enquiry night on Thursday 12th August 2010, 7.30pm in the Ron Lowe room Corio. We will then continue with three meetingsper month (dates will be advised) and the team looks forward to working with the new members towards a better understanding of the Catholic faith. 

For more information please comtact Len Monk at the Parish Office. 

2010 PROGRAM

CORIO

Children's liturgy runs every week at Corio. Children are encouraged and welcome to come as often as possible and are not restricted to the dates mentioned below.

Children's Liturgy at Mass -

        -Reconciliation - 14th and 21st March

        -Confirmation - 11th & 25th April, 16th & 30th May and 13th June

        -1st Eucharist - 18th July, 8th August, 12th Sept., 10th & 31st Oct., 14th & 28th Nov. and 12th Dec.

LARA

Children's Liturgy at Mass -

       - Reconciliation - 14th & 21st March.

       - Confirmation - 11th & 25th April, 16th & 30th May and 13th June.

       - 1st Eucharist - 18th July, 8th August, 12th Sept., 10th & 31st Oct., 14th & 28th Nov. and 12th Dec.

A REFRESHER COURSE FOR ADULT CATHOLICS (RCAC) 

A basic understanding of Catholicism in three sessions

Thursdays in July 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Supper provided during the meeting

Week 1- 15th July: - the loving parent

Starting with the Our Father...

Week 2- 22nd July:- the faithful Son

Starting with the Hail Mary...

Week 3- 29th July:- the homemaker

Starting with the Glory Be...