First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Preparation Course 2026   Enrolment for next year’s programme will open in December 2025 and there will be an announcement in the weekly parish newsletter when registration forms are available. The course will begin in the Spring and will comprise 6 sessions to be held usually on Saturday afternoons in the parish hall. Full details & course dates will be provided when registration opens. One parent or guardian will be required to attend each of the 6 sessions together with their child(ren). The First Communion Mass is usually on a Sunday in May or June.

First Reconciliation (also known as Confession) and First Holy Communion are the two sacraments which usually follow on from Baptism. The preparation course for both sacraments is for Baptised Catholic children in Year 3 or above at school. The First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion course runs each year with a series of weekly sessions, usually starting in February/March and ending in May/June. Regular notices are placed in the weekly parish newsletter informing parents when registration opens for the course.  Once your child is registered, it is important to attend course sessions regularly and faithfully. It is also very important to attend Sunday Mass. Please speak to the Parish Priest or contact the Parish Office with any enquiries: kewgardens@rcaos.org.uk / 020 8940 3101.