First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Preparation Course 2026   Registration forms are currently available from Canon John after all weekend Masses, for children in Year 3 and above. The course will begin in March and will comprise 6 sessions to be held on Saturdays in the parish hall at 4.00-5.30pm. Full details and course dates will be provided once people have registered and we know the numbers. One parent or guardian will be required to attend each of the 6 sessions together with their child(ren). The First Communion Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Sunday 7th June. Registration will close on Sunday 1st February.

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.