St Joseph's Catholic Church, Upminster
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    • First Holy Communion
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First Holy Communion

The children of the parish prepare for their First Holy Communion in School Year 3 and they and their parents/guardians attend a series of preparation meetings. The children receive Communion for the first time during special Masses in June and July. 

Children in Year 3 or above in September  are invited to join the First Holy Communion Programme.  Please make an appointment  to see Fr John Tuohy for further information and an application form. The Presbytery telephone number is 01708-222432.

Please check the weekly Newsletter for when the next Programme starts to arrange an appointment .
A link to help understand the symbolism of the sacrament.

 

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c1a3.htm

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