Holy Communion is that sacrament in which Jesus is made sacramentally present as a sign of his love for us. It is received within the context of the Mass when the saving sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is remembered and when we sacramentally enter into it.

The preparation is lengthy but enjoyable both for children and parents. The next course begins in January 2012 and goes through till Corpus Christi. The sessions are on Saturday mornings from 10.00 am till 11.15 am in St. Benedict’s. The children, using a special text book, are taught by a catechist and helper; while parents, in another room, have discussions over coffee led by the parish priest.

First Communion June 6th 2010 The First Communion classes will be held on the following dates in 2012: January 14th, 21st and 28th February 11th and 25th March 17th and 24th (Reconciliation at 10.00 am) April 21st and 28th May 12th, 19th and 26th June 9th (Rehearsal at 10.00 am), 10th (Service at 9.30 am) and 16th (Party at 10.00 am)  The First Communion catechists are: Rachel Davies (01444 819014)  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Christopher Killick (01342 811522) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it