During Mass, we remember what Jesus did for us in his life, death and resurrection and recall the Last Supper – the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples. Then, through our prayers to the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine we place on the altar are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ.
The Sacrament of Eucharist is commonly referred to as Holy Communion or Communion.
First Holy Communion is the third sacrament of initiation and is the climax of that initiation. Eating and drinking with the rest of the community at the Table of the Lord is a sign of belonging fully to that community.
St Ignatius Parish offers First Holy Communion for those children who are in Year 4 or above and have received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. First Holy Communion is usually celebrated in our parish in the Term 2 of the school year. Preparation for this sacrament is parish-based and family-focussed.
Once a year St Ignatius Parish invites children in Year 4 and above, who have completed their Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and First Penance, to enrol to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist.
IMPORTANT UPDATE – 2025-26 Parish Sacramental Programme.
Details on the Parish Sacramental Preparation Programme (in our ‘Community of Communities’ St Ignatius Parish, Toowong – St Thomas Aquinas Parish, St Lucia – Holy Family Parish, Indooroopilly) –
The ‘Sacramental Preparation Programme’ in our ’Community of Communities’ will run over two years; commencing with Confirmation (generally year 3), then followed by First Penance (Reconciliation) and First Holy Communion (generally year 4).
In 2026 we will offer Sacrament of First Eucharist for those children who are in Year 4 or above who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Penance.
Those children who were enrolled for ‘All Sacraments (Confirmation/Eucharist/Penance)’ via Flocknote in the 2025 and child received the Sacrament of Confirmation, in September 2025 (at St Ignatius Church, Toowong) are automatically enrolled into this year’s two preparation programmes for (2026) Sacrament of Penance (Term 1) and First Eucharist (Term 2).
If you enrolled your child for ‘All Sacraments’ in 2025, there is no need to re-enrol, your child will be automatically rolled over for their next (two) sacraments; no extra fee if full fee was paid in 2025.
However, if your child has received the Sacrament of Confirmation and First Penance (Reconciliation) in another parish, please register today so we can support your child’s sacramental journey. Once registered please submit an enrolment form for your child.
~ Enrolments for are now open for the Sacrament of First Eucharist.
Any new enrolments should be submitted online by 3.00pm Friday 8 May 2026.
Child’s enrolments to be completed via Flocknote —.
Step 1: Check my family contact information via link: stignatiustoowong.flocknote.com/register
Step 2: Submit child’s enrolment application via https://fs12.formsite.com/archbne/toowongsacraments/signup
We are pleased to provide information and date claimers for your perusal, for Preparation Programme being held in Term 2 for Sacrament of First Eucharist for children in Year 4 and above, who who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Penance.
- Parent Information meeting: Thursday 14 May at 5.30pm at St Ignatius Church, Toowong – Please register your attendance via https://stignatiustoowong.flocknote.com/signup/251734
- ‘Rite of Enrolment’ ceremony during Masses on weekend 16/17 May, at * 6.00 pm Saturday Vigil at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Central Avenue, St Lucia, * 8.30 am Mass at Holy Family Church, Ward Street, Indooroopilly or * 5.00 pm Mass at St Ignatius Church, Kensington Terrace, Toowong. – Please nominate the Mass you will attend via https://stignatiustoowong.flocknote.com/signup/251735
- Class 1 for children & parents: Sunday 24 May at 3.30pm – 4.45pm in Toowong Parish Hall followed by 5.00pm Mass at St Ignatius Church, Toowong.
- Class 2 for children & parents: Sunday 31 May at 3.30pm – 4.45pm in Toowong Parish Hall followed by 5.00pm Mass at St Ignatius Church, Toowong.
- Mass ‘Sacrament of First Eucharist’ on Thursday 4 June at 5.30pm at St Ignatius Church, Toowong.
- ‘Presentation of Children’ at Mass/es: weekend 6/7 June (locations & Mass times tbc).
All enquiries to Janine Curcuruto, Sacrament Co-ordinator (Fridays), via email pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au
Please direct all enquiries via email to Janine Curcuruto, Sacramental Co-ordinator, via email pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au
We thank families for taking the time to familiarise themselves with this updated structure for 2026 and look forward to journeying with you and your children through these important milestones in their faith.
Further details on the 2026-27 Parish Sacramental Preparation Programme will be be available soon.