The next programme will start on October 1st 2024 for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in 2025.
Trish Bonnett will be running the programme initially until a new Sacrament Co-ordinator has been recruited.
We aim to provide you with practical support and useful opportunities for discussion as you experience the privilege of helping your son or daughter prepare for these sacraments. Some of the input is just for parents; some is for parents and children together. The Church teaches us that parents are the ‘first and best teachers’ of their children. There is no one more suited to guide your child through this time than you, who know them so well. The course is designed to make your task easier and more pleasurable.
First Holy Communion and Reconciliation
The Course will follow the ‘I Belong’ book which guides Children through the different elements of The Mass providing understanding and meaning to The Liturgy. The idea behind following this course provides the opportunity for parents to sit with their children and share their faith. We provide a guide to support parents on the journey with their children. There is a course material fee of £10. This covers the cost of both the book and the parish produced support guide. If this is an issue or if you have more than one child on the course then please do email Trish.
The programme will start with an Information evening on 1st October 7.30pm in the hall. From 7th – 11th October there will be Family chats with Fr Tom, Trish and Teresa so that we can meet you and your child. Please see the sign up list in the porch on the board. For the rest of the programme dates see below.
Each Month there will be parent only meetings to explore ‘I Belong’ Material as well as an opportunity to deepen your own faith by following a series of input sessions videos and some discussion questions. The meetings will also provide a space for parents to share anything that they need help with / clarification about.
There will also be workshops held on Saturday Mornings 9.30-11.30am for parents and their children – please arrive from 9.20 to ensure we start promptly.
Dates for the Reconciliation and First Holy Communion course 2025
To register your child for this programme of preparation please download and complete the APPLICATION FORM below and either email it to Trish Bonnett or bring it to church and leave in the parish office.
We also operate an additional Programme that operates in conjunction with the main programme. This is specifically designed for those Children who do not attend Catholic Schools these Sessions are run by Teresa Lawrence-Hyde. The Programme journey’s through the Liturgical year exploring the high points and the Liturgical seasons. These Sessions will take place on Wednesdays 4.30- 5.30. Please click below for details.
Session on 25th February 2025
Please click below to access the video from our session last night.
https://www.facebook.com/ourladys.hitchinlsmass/videos/1403995867621645