On Wednesday 2nd October the children of our parish wishing to make their First Holy Communion gathered for their first session. After introductions, an opening prayer and decorating name badges, the group embarked on an engaging scavenger hunt in the church, exploring key features of God’s house. Guided by their...

On Wednesday 25th September the parents of our First Holy Communion children came together in the church to being the journey of preparation.  Father Anthony welcomed the parents, and we started the meeting with prayer.  I was excited to share with them the new programme, Heart Speaks to Heart, which...

Over the past two weekends we have celebrated the First Holy Communion of 46 of our young parishioners.  Sunday 9th June, 12 noon – first group Sunday 16th June, 12 noon – second group This is a profound moment in the spiritual journey of our children as they receive the...

On Tuesday 23 April 2024 we held our fourth meeting for our First Holy Communion children’s parents.  The theme of the meeting was Eucharist.  Fr Anthony opened the meeting by talking about the “real presence.”  The understanding that the children are actually receiving Jesus’ body and blood in the Eucharist....

On 16 April 2024 at 4:45 PM, the children of OLSD were gathered to further their preparations for their First Holy Communion. The session started with the children reciting the Hail Mary prayer to get them in the correct mood before continuing on. The children continued with their “I belong”...

The main teaching of this First Holy Communion preparation session was that Jesus turned the offering into something amazing.  At Mass, we offer bread, wine, money and our little sacrifices adn triumphs of the week, and they are transformed into something wonderful. The session started with a prayer, as Father...

On the 6th February 2024, the children of Our Lady & St. Dominic church gathered between 16:45-18:14 to once again, help prepare the children for their first holy communion. The children gathered in the parish hall to learn about how to give praise and Glory to God in the highest...

On Tuesday 28th November from 4.45 pm to 6.15 pm, the First Holy Communion programme children of Our Lady and St. Dominic parish gathered to learn about celebration and reconciliation. Head catechist Mary Wynne-Jones and her other catechists led the third session of first holy communion-Celebrating our rescue. The children...

On Tuesday 14th November from 4.45 pm to 6.15 pm, Catechist Mary Wynne-Jones led 50 children who are registered for the First Holy Communion programme of Our Lady and St. Dominic parish in their second session. They gathered to learn about forgiveness and what God’s love and mercy mean for...