The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion are celebrated when a child is in Year 2 or seven years old (or older).
First Penance and First Communion Information – 2026
Enrolments for 2026 are now open.
Enrolment Forms are returned by email or by hand to the Parish Office.
Do not return forms to the School Office.
The Sacrament of First Communion is given to children who have reached the age of reason, which is accepted as seven years old, that is, when a child is in Year 2. [Canons 913, 914].
Prior to receiving First Communion, children are to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance [Reconciliation].
In order to prepare for these Sacraments, there is a preparation program consisting of the following:
- A parent information evening
- Two classes after school hours in preparation for First Penance
- Celebration of First Penance
- Two classes after school hours in preparation for First Communion
Enrolments for 2026 close on 8 September 2026.
Enrolment Forms are available by clicking here .
Enrolment Forms are returned by email or by hand to the Parish Office.
Do not return forms to the School Office.
2026 Program
| Parent Meeting | Tuesday, 13 October at 19:30 |
| Penance Classes 1 and 2 | Tuesdays, 20 and 27 October, 15:45 to 17:00 |
| Sacrament of Penance | Wednesday, 28 October at 19:00 |
| Communion Classes 3 and 4 | Tuesdays, 10 and 17 November, 15:45 to 17:00 |
First Communion will be celebrated at either of the weekend Masses on 28 or 29 November, 5 or 6 December, or on any later weekend.
Reconciliation Book Instructions will be emailed to those who enrol.
For information about the celebration of First Penance, click HERE .
Parent Information for First Reconciliation will be emailed to those who enrol.
Eucharist Book Instructions will be emailed to those who enrol.
Welcome to the children who will participate fully in the Eucharist for the first time, by receiving Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ.