First Holy Communion
The Church teaches…
It is the responsibility, in the first place, of parents and those who take
the place of parents, as well as with the priest, to see that children who have reached the
age of reason are correctly prepared and are nourished, with the divine food, as early as
possible. CJC 914
In The Parish of the Durham Martyrs, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are offered to children who are in school Year 4 or above, and are practising their faith in the parish. Since 2020 Children receive preparation and catechisis for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion as part of their RE lessons by their teachers in their Catholic primary schools.
We pray for all children in the parish preparing to make their First Holy Communion in June 2027
A reminder that there will be a meeting at St. Joseph’s Church at 6.00pm on Tuesday 15th September for parents of baptised Catholic children in Year 4 who would like their child to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion Preparation
The Year 4 pupils in our parish primary schools will soon begin their journey of preparation to receive the sacraments of reconciliation and Eucharist. Our staff in school provide excellent formation for the children and the preparation is further enhanced by support from the parish.
If you feel you have the skills to become a parish catechist, working with small groups of children aged between 8 and 9 years, and are able to commit to after-school sessions, once per month, in either St. Joseph's Catholic Primary in Gilesgate, or St. Thomas More Catholic Primary in Belmont, please speak to Fr Colm in the first instance. Please note, anyone undertaking this voluntary role will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.