2026/27 First Holy Communion Preparation Programme
We welcome applications for children who live in the Parish of Our Lady in Acomb, York, or who worship regularly at Our Lady's Church. It does not matter which school the child attends. Children at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School who are not members of Our Lady's Parish and who do not worship regularly at Our Lady's should contact their own parish.
The next preparation programme for First Holy Communion will begin in November 2026, finishing with the celebration of First Holy Communion on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2027.
The preparation programme lasts for 7 months with a dozen sessions plus a number of special Masses. Children's preparation will take place on Sundays in the Father Kelly Room and church immediately following the 9.30am Mass (from 10.45am - 11.30am). Dates are shown on the end of the registration form. Coffee is available in the parish hall, should parents/carers who are not on the rota to help wish to wait.
If you would like your child to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and you are prepared to support them through the programme, please fill in the details on the application form. If you have more than one child, please complete a separate form for each child. This must be done by someone with legal responsibility for the child, not any other relative, friend, or sibling.
To be included in this cohort, please complete the form by midday on Sunday 25th October 2026 at the latest. We require sight of Baptismal certificates for all candidates. Naturally, sometimes certificates may not be to hand immediately, so please begin your search or, as soon as you can, contact the church in which the baptism occurred for a replacement copy.
Prior to the children's programme starting, there will be an introductory meeting for parents/guardians where you can ask any questions on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, when baptism certificates must be registered. We will email details on Monday of that week.
The next preparation programme for First Holy Communion will begin in November 2026, finishing with the celebration of First Holy Communion on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2027.
The preparation programme lasts for 7 months with a dozen sessions plus a number of special Masses. Children's preparation will take place on Sundays in the Father Kelly Room and church immediately following the 9.30am Mass (from 10.45am - 11.30am). Dates are shown on the end of the registration form. Coffee is available in the parish hall, should parents/carers who are not on the rota to help wish to wait.
If you would like your child to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and you are prepared to support them through the programme, please fill in the details on the application form. If you have more than one child, please complete a separate form for each child. This must be done by someone with legal responsibility for the child, not any other relative, friend, or sibling.
To be included in this cohort, please complete the form by midday on Sunday 25th October 2026 at the latest. We require sight of Baptismal certificates for all candidates. Naturally, sometimes certificates may not be to hand immediately, so please begin your search or, as soon as you can, contact the church in which the baptism occurred for a replacement copy.
Prior to the children's programme starting, there will be an introductory meeting for parents/guardians where you can ask any questions on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, when baptism certificates must be registered. We will email details on Monday of that week.
The First Holy Communion programme helps form faith and friendships.
Children normally celebrate their First Holy Communion after the age of 7 (School Year 3) but there is NO upper age limit. Traditionally at Our Lady's Parish this takes place near the beautiful Feast of The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) in June.
The Eucharist (also known as Mass or Holy Communion) is the Sacrament celebrated most regularly in our parish, nourishing us with the Body and Blood of Jesus to go out and serve him in our neighbours.
The Eucharist (also known as Mass or Holy Communion) is the Sacrament celebrated most regularly in our parish, nourishing us with the Body and Blood of Jesus to go out and serve him in our neighbours.
