Welcome to the Sacramental Preparation Programme in the Pastoral Area of Greystones and Kilquade.
Welcome!
This is the GoTo page for all information concerning the Preparation Programme for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. We look forward to supporting you on this journey.
To find out more about Mass times in our different Churches please click here and click on the name of the Church you would like to attend. We wish to draw your attention to the 10am Family Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole, each Sunday.
2026 First Holy Communion and Confirmation Ceremony Information
We are very happy to let you know that the dates for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies are now available.
Please click here to learn more about the
- date,
- time,
- location and
- number of people who can attend the ceremony (per child).
We are looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with you.
Baptism Preparation for Older Children
This Sunday, the 30th November we will have the first preparation session for children who will be celebrating Sacraments in 2026 but have not yet been baptised. Please come along on Sunday with your child at 11.15am to St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole. This meeting follows the 10.15am Family Mass to which everyone is most welcome.
The second session will take place the following week on Sunday the 7th December at 11.15am, also in St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole. We look forward to seeing you and your child at these meetings.
Registration for the 2026 Sacramental Programme is Closed
If you have a query please email sacramentalceremonies@gkpastoralarea.ie Thank you.
Please join us for our Annual Community Christmas Carol Service on Sunday the 21st of December in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilquade. All families welcome. Click HERE for more details.


