First Holy Communion & Reconciliation

The programme commences in September and finishes end of May early June of the following year. Children from Year 3 upwards are invited to enrol in the programme. Sessions are held on a monthly basis. The children work in groups led by committed catechists. The classes usually last an hour and a half and are held on Saturday mornings in the Pastoral Centre. Parents are spiritually informed in separate sessions, as set out in the programme that is distributed at the initial parents evening. Parents should attend these sessions where a speaker is invited to assist them to an enrichment of faith at this time of sacramental encounter.

Course details

This programme is only for children who live in the Parish and attend Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead weekly. It is for children in Year 3 or Year 4. If you live in another Parish it is appropriate to have your child receive these Sacraments in that parish. Enrolment evening for parents is on the 22 September at 7 30 pm in the Pastoral Centre. If your child has not been baptized at Our Lady of Lourdes please bring a copy of the Baptism Certificate to the meeting. The programme commences on 5 November 2011. Any further enquiries contact the Parish Office 020 8989 2074 or email wanstead@dioceseofbrentwood.org