The Parish Preparation Programme for First Holy Communion
begins at the 11.00am Mass on 27th September 2009
in Church of Our Lady, Blessington



“Do this in Memory” is a programme uniquely designed for the preparation of children for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.

We in St. Mary’s Junior National School are pleased to implement “Do this in Memory” in close collaboration and with the co-operation of the parents of our pupils in 2nd Class.

Once a month, (see dates below), the children and their families are invited to attend a Special 11.00am Sunday Mass where they play key roles in the celebration of the Eucharist. The programme has proven to be a marvellous success. Through participation, the parents and community are actively involved, the children’s understanding of the Sacrament is deepened and Holy Communion becomes a yearlong celebration rather than a once off.

Along with Ms. Broderick, Ms. Collins, Betty & Fr. Tim, I look forward to joining with you in the preparation of your children for First Holy Communion

Le gach dea ghui
Carmel Dillon, Principal St. Mary’s Junior National School
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The 11.00am Mass one Sunday each month will be a 1st Holy Communion Preparation Mass
for Parents and Children. All are welcome.

The dates are as follows:

Sunday 27th September 2009
Sunday 25th October 2009
Sunday 22nd November 2009
Sunday 20th December 2009
Sunday 24th January 2010

  Theme: Enrolment
Theme: Mission Sunday
Theme: Feast of Christ the King
Theme:
Christmas
Theme:
Baptism

Tuesday 9th February 2010 First Confession at 8pm

Wednesday 10th February 2010 First Confession at 8pm

Sunday 7th March 2010
Sunday 28th March 2010
Sunday 18th April 2010

  Theme: Lent
Theme: Easter
Theme:
Sharing the Bread of Life

Saturday 8th May 2010 - 1st Holy Communion Day for St. Mary’s Junior National School

Sunday 13th June 2010
  Final Mass of Programme

This is our opportunity to involve School, Church & Home in the preparation of this very important milestone in your child’s life.