First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion 2022
A year 4 child (turning 9) who is Baptised and has made their Confirmation is able to be welcomed to the Lord's table and receive Holy Communion for the first time. 'Archdiocese of Brisbane Sacramental Policy'.
The program runs over a period of four weeks and concludes with the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on 13th/14th August at a Mass of choice. (Saturday 6pm, Sunday 9pm, Sunday 5pm)
If you feel your child is ready to begin preparation for Holy Communion, please note the following dates and times. These are posted so that families are able to plan ahead.
It is not necessary to supply a Baptismal Certificate if your child has been baptised at Our Lady and St Dympna's Parish and has already been part of our Confirmation program.
Enrolments for the 2022 program will OPEN on Saturday 25th June at 5pm and CLOSE on Monday 11th July at 5pm.
Enrolment for the Sacrament of Holy Communion 2022:
1. Enrolment for Holy Communion (Complete online): Holy Communion Enrolment Form
2. Sacramental Parental Permission form - please complete, print and bring to the Rite of Enrolment mass.
First Holy Communion Preparation
Parent/Carer Information evening (mandatory) Adults only to attend.
Tuesday 12th July 7.00pm - 8.00pm OR Wednesday 13th July 10.30 - 11.30am
Rite of Enrolment mass
Any mass during the weekend of 16th/17th July
Saturday 6pm, Sunday 7.00am, 9.00am or 5.00pm
Attendance at ONE Workshop (mandatory)
Either Saturday 30th July 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Sunday 31st July 10:00am -11:30am
or Sunday 31st July 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Attendance at the Liturgy of Mercy (mandatory)
Thursday 11th August 6.00pm - 7.00pm.
Attendance at ONE practice session
Either Friday 12th August 4:30pm
or Friday 12th August 5:30pm
Celebration of Holy Communion
Either Saturday 13th August 6:00pm
or Sunday 14th August 9:00am or 5:00pm