Sacramental Preparation
There are seven Sacraments in Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony.
In the Diocese of Leeds, the Sacraments of Initiation (Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation) are celebrated for children during their years of primary education:
- Reconciliation in Year 3 (Ages seven and eight)
- Holy Communion in Year 4 (Ages eight and nine)
- Confirmation in the first part of Year 6 (Ages ten and eleven).
Sacramental preparation is shared in our parish with the children of St. Clare's and Father Paul Redmond.
Please see our school newsletter or the parish website for further information for mass times and preparation classes.
Bulletin - St Clare's Catholic Church (stclaresfagley.org.uk)
Please contact Miss Togher or Ms Delany if you would like further details about sacramental preparation or speak to Fr Redmond at St Clare's after mass.
Sacraments for Children and Young People | Diocese of Leeds - Education
Preparation for the children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (Eucharist)
Please read the Pastoral letter from Bishop Marcus, available in full here.
This letter explains when our children receive the First Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Our school supports parish catechists in delivering sessions on the Sacraments. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to live out your faith with your child.
Year 3
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The enrolment in the parish/school sacramental programme should take place at the beginning of Autumn term.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in Lent during Spring term.
Year 4
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion which will be after Easter with the sacrament celebrated in the Summer term.
Year 5
Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation
Year 6
The preparation will continue an the Sacrament of Confirmation which will be celebrated in Autumn term.
The Diocese has recently produced resources for families to help in the sacramental preparation for their children. We are working together with the parish and our families with the following resources for our children;
Year 3 First Reconciliation First Reconciliation – Introduction | Diocese of Leeds - Education
Year 4 First Holy Communion.First Holy Communion – Introduction | Diocese of Leeds - Education
Year 6 to prepare them for their Confirmation (Empowered by the Spirit: The Gift of Confirmation).Confirmation Introduction | Diocese of Leeds - Education
Adults wishing to become a Catholic, can join the path of formation into the Catholic Faith to receive all of the Sacraments of Initiation to be in full communion with the Cathoic Church.
This can be done through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): this is a journey of preparation leading to a celebration which takes place usually at the Easter Vigil. For further information, please click here for further information:
Sacraments of Initiation for Adults | Diocese of Leeds - Education
For further information, resources or support please contact the Diocesan Co-ordinators of Catechesis, Gregory Stacey (for adult catechesis) or Breda Theakston (family catechesis & Baptism).
gregory.stacey@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
breda.theakston@dioceseofleeds.org.uk