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Catholic Parish Ivanhoe
 

Sacraments

Sacramental Program 2017

First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation

The 2017 Sacrament enrolment form is available from the Parish Office

Sacraments 2017:                                                         

Sacramental Brochure 2017 for enrolment in  Parish sacramental programs for Confirmation, Reconciliation or First Eucharist is available in each church and on the website. Enrolments are only accepted from families who live within the  parish which includes Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Ivanhoe West and Eaglemont. 

Please note: Only children who do not attend   Parish primary schools need to enrol in the Parish Sacramental Program. Previous enrolment at one of the three Parish schools whilst living outside the parish does not guarantee  enrolment in the sacramental program.

It is recommended that sacramental preparation takes place in the parish where child / children and family lives.

Enrolment forms are available from the Parish  Office, 4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe, 9499 1515 & parish website: www.ivanhoecatholics.com

N.B. Closing date is Friday 17 March 2017.  Late enrolments are not always possible.

 

Baptism

We work with parents to make the receiving of this Sacrament a meaningful and memorable occasion where we welcome each child into our faith community.  Contact the Parish Office: 9499 1515.


RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

This Rite introduces people wishing to join the Catholic Church to the community and prepares them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. 


Mass of Anointing

Anointing Masses are held three times a year, once in each of the Churches.  A morning tea gathering follows the Mass.  Transport will be arranged for those unable to make their own way to the Mass.


Marriage

This Sacrament requires an appointment with the Parish Priest and needs at least 2 months notice.  Contact the Parish Office.  Marriage preparation courses, the FOCCUS program, are held at Ivanhoe.  Please enquire and book directly through Centacare Catholic Family Services: 9287 5516 or http://www.centacaremelbourne.org/


Funeral

The Funeral Director will make contact with the Parish to arrange the time and details of the Funeral Mass.

The Parish also provides support for families at the time of bereavement and assists with the preparation of the Funeral Mass including the selection of readings from scripture and music.


Memorial Mass

The Parish holds a Memorial Mass in November each year for all those recently bereaved.

Those from within the Parish will be contacted by letter.  More information from the Parish Newsletter or from the Parish Office. 


Phone: (03) 9499 1515  

email: catholicparishofivanhoe@bigpond.com.

or

write to: 4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe 3079

 

Resources for Baptism, Marriage and Funerals*

  • Baptism Resources (click here)
  • Marriage resources (click here)
  • Funerals Resources (click here)