Posts by Beate Matthies
ECB Sacramental Programme Question and Answer Sheet
My child has already received their First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation, do I have to attend all the sessions? Parishioners who are new to our parish will need to attend all the sessions with their candidate/s. Parishioners who have participated in a portion of our previous programmes will need to discuss their situation with…
Read More2026 East Coast Bays Parish Sacramental Programme
Our Sacramental Programme encompasses the education for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Communion. To be eligible for the programme the candidates must meet the following criteria: The candidate must be supported by a family who is practicing their Catholic faith and will take them to Mass every weekend. The candidate must be Baptised…
Read MoreCommunion under both Kinds
We are offering Communion under both Kinds. The Eucharist is our Food for the Journey and the source and summit of our Christian life. Learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Communion here. By receiving only one species, you are still receiving Christ’s body, blood, soul and divinity. Canon Law 925: “Holy communion is to…
Read MoreShine TV in St John the Baptist Church
Shine TV recorded the Sunday Mass for 03 September 2023.
Read MoreChurch Life Survey
Here are the results of the Church Life Survey 2023. The 2023 Church Life Survey NZ was a nationwide survey of church attenders. Every church across New Zealand was invited to take part. Thank you to all parishioners who took part in this survey.
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