First Holy Communion
The preparation for First Holy Communion usually begins when the candidate is in 2nd class in primary school. The preparation involves the cooperation of the school, the Church, the family and the wider parish community. This partnership enables children to gain a richer understanding of the sacrament and engage more comprehensively in the programme for preparation. Preparation for First Holy Communion includes preparing and receiving the sacrament of First Reconciliation (or First Confession).
Our Parish Sacramental Preparation Team works with the candidate, their family and the school throughout this year to develop a deeper understanding of the Mass and the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
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Enrolment Masses for First Holy Communion Dates:
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 10am
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 10am
St. Joseph's Junior School: Thursday 14th November 2024 at 10am
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First Confession Dates for 2025:
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 11am
Gaelscoil Baile Munna: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 1pm
St. Joseph's Junior School: Thursday 13th February 2025 at 11am
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 14th February 2025 at 11am
First Holy Communion Dates for 2025:
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 1pm
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 1pm
St. Joseph's Junior School: Friday 30th May 2025 at 1pm
Gaelscoil Baile Munna: Friday 30th May 2025 at 1pm
Please complete and submit the online Registration Form by Friday 25th October 2024 if you wish your son or daughter to receive the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion in 2025.
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If you cannot complete the form online please contact the parish office to receive a paper version
Children must be baptised before First Confession to receive First Holy Communion.
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Proof of baptism is a requirement in order to receive the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion.
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If your child was baptised in any of the Parish Churches - (Virgin Mary, Holy Spirit or St. Joseph's) - you do not need to supply a baptism certificate. The parish will be able to verify your child's baptism in our parish registers.
If your child was baptised in any other Church, please contact that Church and request a baptism certificate.
When you get the baptism certificate, please post it or drop it in to the Parish Office
or email a copy of it to stpappinssacraments@gmail.com
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The Parish Office is open Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9am-2pm
Please click the link below to complete registration
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GDPR Compliance
The information you provide in this Registration Form will be used by St. Pappin's Parish to facilitate the preparation and celebration of First Confession and First Holy Communion. It will not be used for any other purpose.
This Registration Form will be deleted once the sacraments of First Confession and
First Holy Communion have taken place.
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