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This week the sacramental candidates from St Joseph’s Church in Grenfell will take some important steps in their faith journeys as they celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. My prayer is for their parents, and all parents, as the first and most important educators of children in matters of faith.

A Parent’s Prayer
You are the giver of all we possess,
the source of all of our blessings.
We thank and praise you.
Thank you for the gift of our children.
Help us to set boundaries for them,
and yet encourage them to explore.
Give us the strength and courage to treat
each day as a fresh start.
May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
May your Holy Spirit help them to grow
in faith, hope, and love,
so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.

May their ears hear your voice.
May their eyes see your presence in all things.
May their lips proclaim your word.
May their hearts be your dwelling place.
May their hands do works of charity.
May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord.
Amen.

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All are welcome to attend these special celebrations at St Joseph’s Church.

First Reconciliation – Thursday 15^th at 7 pm

First Holy Communion – Sunday 18^th at 9 am

Many blessings for the candidates and their parents,