The programme takes the form of Childrens’ sessions which are held during the 12 noon Mass at the Cathedral on Sundays. We use a book which children are encouraged to complete at home between sessions. The most important part of a child’s preparation is coming to Mass, no amount of teaching can replace this experience, so we hope to see you and your child at Mass often.
As well as Childrens’ session there are Parents sessions’ when we shall be going through what we will be doing with your children. We hope in this way you will be able to help your child if needed and can talk to your child about their preparation. Although we hope to encourage your children you, as parents, have a much bigger influence than we do.
There is support from the parish. There are various catechists and there are also regular helpers during the childrens’ sessions. Any of the catechists or helpers will be pleased to answer your questions. If your child is at a Catholic school there should be help at hand also. Miss Hobbs, Headteacher of our parish school, is always happy to asisst parents.
Applications are preferably received electronically. You can download 'application form for email' (doc), once completed please save the application form and attach to an e-mail addressed to FirstCommunion@PortsmouthCatholicCathedral.org.uk.
If you are unable to apply in this way, you can download the 'application form for print' (pdf), complete using black ink and send it to the Cathedral office.
2009-2010 First Holy Communion Programme |
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24/09/09 |
P1 Parents Meeting Intro to programme |
Cathedral 7:00pm |
4/10/09 |
C5 Jesus calls me |
Family Session 11.30 |
18/10/09 |
C4 Being Baptised |
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1/11/09 |
C6 Jesus Saves and heals us |
Family Session 11.30 |
15/11/09 |
C8 Reconciliation- Getting Ready |
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26/11/09 |
P2 Parents Meeting – Reconciliation |
Cathedral 7:00pm |
29/11/09 |
C9 Making your first Confession |
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12/12/09 |
First Confessions |
Cathedral 11 am |
17/01/10 |
C12 Jesus is the bread of life |
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31/01/10 |
C13 Last Supper |
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07/02/10 |
C10/11 Miracles |
Family Session |
28/02/10 |
C14 Jesus dies on the cross for us |
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14/03/10 |
P3 Parents Meeting |
Cathedral 7:00pm |
18/03/10 |
C15 Jesus rises from the dead |
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28/03/10 |
C17 Jesus is really present |
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2/04/10 |
Childrens’ Stations of the Cross |
Cathedral 12 noon |
4/04/10 |
Easter Sunday |
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25/04/10 |
C18 Jesus comes to me in Communion |
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16/05/10 |
Rehearsal |
Cathedral 4:30 |
30/05/10 |
First Communion 1 |
Cathedral 12:00 Mass |
5/06/10 |
First Communion 2 |
Cathedral 12:00 Mass |
27/06/10 |
Celebration and distribution of certificates |
Cathedral 12.00 Mass |