Welcome to the Sacramental Preparation Programme 2025
This is the GoTo page for parents and guardians who will be supporting their children as you all prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
We welcome you to this preparation and be assured there are people to support you through it all. We are really looking forward to supporting you on this journey.
Recent updates as of 9th April 2025. Please scroll down for other information.
- 2025 First Holy Communion and Confirmation Dates, Time and Location
- 2025 Reconciliation for Confirmation Candidates
- 2025 Confirmation Connect Videos
- 2025 Resources for Confirmation Candidates from non-Catholic Schools
- 2025 Resources for All First Holy Communion Candidates
Please note that Sacramental Preparation and Formation for children attending non-Catholic schools has now finished. There will not be a session on April 27th as originally planned.
There is information below to support parents and guardians and their children on their journey to the Sacraments. It is presented in 3 categories:
- First Holy Communion;
- Confirmation and
- Baptism of Older Children.
Within in these categories:
The term Programme for Everyone – is information for all those registered for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion OR Confirmation OR Baptism of Older Children regardless of the school your child attends.
The term Supplementary Programme – is additional information for those registered for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion OR Confirmation AND are not receiving Catholic formation for the Sacraments in school.
Parents and Guardians may need to visit one or more categories depending on your family needs.
Sacramental Blessing Prayer
We have the following special Blessing Prayer which we will pray together at these Masses. There will also be prayer cards available in the churches which you are free to take home.
