First Holy Communion

Fr. Peter, the teachers from 2nd Class and Ms. Jones met last week to discuss preparing the 2nd Class students for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Fr. Peter has emailed all parents to request any outstanding Baptisimal Certificates to be sent to him at your earliest conveience You may send it directly to him by email attachment or drop it into the Parish Office between 9.30 am – 4 pm. To email me the Baptismal Certificate, please use the email address firhouseparishsaf@gmail.com to send a scanned copy or a photo of the Baptismal Certificate.

The dates agreed for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are as follows:

• Saturday 18th May at 10 am: Ms O'Reilly's & Ms Plower's Classes

• Saturday 25th May at 10 am: Ms Kennedy's & Ms Malone's / Ms Hall O'Dwyer's classes

Sacrament of First Reconciliation will take place during school hours in the parish church and parents/ guardians will be invited to attend and times will be confirmed closer to the dates. The dates agreed are as follows:

• Monday 4th March: Ms O'Reilly's Class

• Wednesday 6th March: Ms Plower's Class

• Thursday 7th March: Ms Malone's/ Ms Hall O'Dwyers Class

• Friday 8th March: Ms Kennedy's Class

There is a Preparation Meeting for all parents/ guardians of those preparing to receive the Sacrament First Holy Communion in 2024 on Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 7.30 pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Firhouse. A short Enrolment & Commitment Prayer Service for the parents / guardians will take place at the end of the meeting.