Preparation for First Sacraments involves parents, church and school. The parents are expected to attend four sessions for each sacrament, in order to get a greater understanding of the implications of being a parent of a child receiving these Sacraments for each Sacrament. These sessions are an hour and a quarter long and take place in the parish hall.
The children are prepared for these Sacraments by a group of dedicated Catechists, who work with the children's parents. Preparation for these Sacraments begins in September and continues until June, with a follow-up in September.
First Reconciliation takes place the end of January, and the children receive their First Holy Communion in June.

Registration for our First Holy Communion programme (June 2026) has now closed.

The programme will begin in September 2025. If you returned your reply slip before Sunday 8th June 2025 you will be contacted soon with more details.

Please contact merton@rcaos.org.uk if you have any queries regarding First Holy Communion