Garin College

Garin College Baptism and Sacrament Programme 2025

May 5, 2025

A structured programme to explore the sacraments of the Catholic Church.

For students, families and staff at Garin College and the wider Parish community.

  • Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
  • Would you like to be baptised?
  • Would you like to receive the Holy Eucharist (bread and wine) at Mass?
  • Would you like to serve as a Eucharistic Minister at School Mass?
  • Have you received the sacrament of Confirmation?
  • Would you like to complete your First Reconciliation?
  • Are there questions you have always wanted to ask a priest?
  • Would you simply like an opportunity to meet others and share ideas?

For any of the above aspects of your faith journey, or simply to find out more about our school and Church, 

join us in a warm, friendly and inclusive learning environment, right here within Garin College. 

Starting this week – Friday 9th May, M4, 12.50 pm

Bring your lunch and we’ll see you there! 🙂

New Dates:

  1. Fortnightly student meetings at Garin College in a lunch break [12.50 – 1.30 pm] in Room M4. Initial dates for Term 2 are Friday 9th May, Friday 23rd May, Thursday 5th June, and Thursday 19th June. Students please note these dates on your school timetable/planner.
  2. Monthly Parent/Family meetings at 4-5 pm on a Thursday afternoon in Room M4. Initial dates for this are Thursday 22nd May, Thursday 19th June. Students/children are encouraged to attend with their parent(s).

For more information, contact Markelle Ward – Director of Religious Studies (DRS) – Garin College. Email: markelleward@garincollege.nz  Phone 0278168609

Markelle Ward, Director of Religious Studies

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