First Holy Communion 2025

This year, our parish and school are working together to support our Communicants in their faith journeys. We are offering catechesis to children in Year 4 and older.

We are using the ‘Jesus Comes to Me’ catechesis books.

Our catechists are all active members of our parish of the Holy Name of Mary. Under the guidance of our parish priest, Fr. Tom, and alongside Mrs Gardner, they are:

• Catherine Handley (lead catechist)
• Dot Donnelly
• Mrs Carney

Please speak to Mrs Gardner in school if you have any queries or require any further information.

Important Dates:

• Parents’ Meeting: 4th December at 5:15pm (School Hall)
• Catechesis Sessions: (Thursday from 3:15-4:00 in the School Hall)
  • Thursday 9th January
  • Thursday 30th January
  • Thursday 13th February
  • Thursday 6th March
  • Thursday 27th March
  • Thursday 1st May
  • Thursday 15th May
  • Thursday 5th June
  • Thursday 12th June
• First Confession: Thursday 13th March at 5:30pm (Holy Name of Mary)
• First Communion Rehearsal: Within the final catechesis session on Thursday 12th June
• Parents’/Guardians’ Session 2: Date TBC (School Hall)
• First Holy Communion:  Saturday 21st June 10:00am and 11:30am (Holy Name of Mary)
• First Communion Breakfast: Monday 23rd June (during the school day; children only) (School Hall)