Sacraments
At our school, children learn about the importance of the Sacraments through drama, story telling, writing and singing.
We invite members of the Parish to pray for all our children as they prepare to receive the Sacraments. We expect parents to attend all preparation meetings leading up to the celebration of the Sacrament.
Year 3: Reconciliation and Holy Communion
In Year 3, our Catholic children are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Using the Discerning Disciples Religious Education curriculum, children grow in their understanding of the Sacraments by exploring how God is present and active in their lives. Through scripture, prayer, liturgy and reflection, pupils learn about the Sacraments as special encounters with Christ that strengthen their faith and relationship with God. The curriculum helps children recognise the signs, symbols and meaning of each Sacrament, encouraging them to live as active disciples within the Church and wider community.
Parents are invited to attend some of the preparation lessons.
The celebrant for these Sacraments is our parish priest. The Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place during the school day some weeks before the First Holy Communion Mass. The Sacrament of Holy Communion takes place at a specially designated weekend Mass.
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion
Year 6: Confirmation
Our Catholic children are prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation when they are in Year 6.
This sacrament usually takes place in the summer term and is celebrated with the parish after the children have been prepared across the course of the year.
The celebrant for the Sacrament of Confirmation is usually a Bishop or Archbishop. In recent years, Bishop David has been our celebrant for this holy Sacrament, supported by our parish priest.
