Our Sacramental Journey

 At St Francis of Assisi School we aim to ensure that our baptised children can complete their journey to become full members of the Catholic Church. Children are provided with support within school and the Parish to make the sacraments of Reconciliation, the Eucharist and Confirmation.

Attendance at Holy Mass is required each week.

Introductory and registration session at St Anthony’s church at 18:00 – 18:30 on Monday, 2nd March 2026

For your kind information, catechesis for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation will take place at S Anthony of Padua Catholic Church:

Please be advised that each Baptised candidate seeking to make their First Holy Communion must have made their First Reconciliation prior to undertaking catechesis for receiving Holy Communion for the first time.

In order to prepare for the Sacrament of the Eucharist the children follow the programme ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’. This is completed over a series of sessions, with Father Whitwell. Parents will support them on every step of the journey. Once the children have completed this scheme, they will receive Communion for the first time at Sunday mass on an agreed date with Father. It is important that children attend all three school sessions and attend Mass regularly. 

Sacrament of Confirmation in 2026

Year 6

Children will begin this journey in Year 6. They will attend a series of preparation classes at Church which once again, will be supported by parents, before taking the Sacrament in a Diocese wide Mass led by the Bishop. The children pledge to remain committed to their Catholic faith and do their upmost to be loyal servants for God.