First Holy Communions – 2024
January 13 2024 – The books have eventually arrived, so we can start.
As I explained, this year I am trying a different method, which other parishes have used, with very favourable results.
The church teaches that the parents are the first and primary catechists, and so this course is based on you, the parents, teaching your children! However, we are conscious that you may not feel confident doing this. Therefore, we will provide all the background and necessary information for each “session” you do with your children. There is a book you read each chapter with your child, and also an activities book for your child. There will be a number of parent sessions, where we will give you the information for the next section of the course. We will also see the children at these times, to assess their progress through the activities book.
The first parent session (you can bring your child with you) will be after mass at approximately 12:30/12:45 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Harrow road, next Sunday (21st January). I realise this may be short notice for some, and so I will be repeating this session the following week at the same time (28th January).
The full details of the course will be explained at this time, and the books given out.
We look forward to seeing you as we start preparing your children for their first holy Communion.
Teenage Confirmations
For 2024 – the numbers applying have been very lowm so we deferred confirmation until next year – we hoep to start in September 2024.
Application forms will be available from Fr Michael during the summer term.
A Sacrament is an efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is given to us. Full and active participation in the sacramental life of the Church requires a period of preparation of both mind and heart to be receptive to the grace of new life in Christ.