Family Catechesis: First Reconciliation to Confirmation
Sacramental preparation takes place in the parish, with the help of Catechists, (volunteer parishoners) and Fr Andrew. We follow the Diocesan programme for the initiation of children into full communion with the Catholic Church. This journey starts in Year 3 with First Reconciliation and continues with First Communion when children are in Year 4 and Confirmation in Year 6.
- In 2026, sacramental preparation will take place from February to July, as follows:
ENROLMENT
Parents/Carers are asked to attend a gathering on Thursday 26th February at 6pm in church. During in this gathering, a covenant will be given to parents for every child and you are both invited to sign this covenant and return it at one of four Enrolment Masses: Saturday 7th March at 6pm, Sunday 8th March at 10am, Saturday 14th March at 6pm or Sunday 15th March at 10am.
With consent, parents/carers and catechists mobile phone numbers are added to a parish whatsapp group which is solely used to communicate information about Sacramental preparation.
PREPARATION
- Most preparation will take place in the home.
- Two “in person” sessions will take place in the Parish Hall.
- Catechists will be available in the parish hall after Sunday Mass, if you wish to have a chat about any aspect of your childs preparation.
If your child was baptised elsewhere, please check you have their baptismal certificate, as the parish office needs a copy.
Parents or carers do not have to be Catholic but should be supportive of sacramental preparation of their child. In the case of Confirmation, a sponsor is needed and this person mst be a practising Catholic, perhaps a Godparent, relative or friend.
DATES
The full timetable with all dates for each programme is available in” Notices and Downloads”. The sacraments will be celebrated as follows:
First Reconciliation Saturday 9th May at 11am or 4pm First Holy Communion Sunday 14th June at 12.30pm Confirmation Friday 3rd July at 6pm