Eucharist

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2026/2027

This programme is open to children currently in Year 3 and above.

Registration Forms for the 2026/2027 programme are now available from the Narthex or the Parish Office or can be downloaded from this page and returned together with the child’s baptism certificate to the Presbytery.

PLEASE NOTE: THE CLOSING DATE FOR RETURN OF COMPLETED FORMS AND BAPTISM CERTIFICATES IS SUNDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 2026. CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAMME ONCE IT HAS STARTED OR WITHOUT FULLY COMPLETED FORMS AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES.

The 2026/2027 First Holy Communion Programme starts on Saturday, 28th November 2026 in the Hall at 9am. The timetable (including parent sessions) will be shared at this first meeting.

We will be using the book ‘I Belong’ by Redemptorist Publications. It is available to buy from our St Thomas’ Bookshop or online I Belong | First Holy Communion | RP Books. ‘I Belong’ is a very child-friendly resource, featuring lively, colourful material based on the framework of our celebration of the Eucharist (Mass).

On Sunday 29th November 2026, Children will be welcomed to the programme at the 9.30am Mass

Online Resources