The Catechist Team

There is a small team of catechists who are responsible for the teaching of Catechetics to children of school age. As there is no state Catholic Primary school in this area the parish provides instructions on Saturday mornings in term time from 10 00 to 11 00. The children are grouped according to their age and are welcome from age six. First Communion and First Reconciliation (confession) preparation is offered to children who are in Year 3 at school. The parents are expected to take part in the preparation by attending some Parent’s meetings and also a few special children’s masses which are linked to the preparation programme. The First Reconciliation is usually held at the end of November and the First Communion is held in June. There is a class offered for the older children who can stay for instructions until they begin the Confirmation preparation at age 11. The Confirmation Programme is usually held on Sundays, but this can vary depending on the catechist taking the course. There is another group who take the Children’s Liturgy during the first part of Mass.

There is a small team of catechists who are responsible for the teaching of Catechetics to children of school age. As there is no state Catholic Primary school in this area the parish provides instructions on Saturday mornings in term time from 10 00 to 11 00. The children are grouped according to their age and are welcome from age six. First Communion and First Reconciliation (confession) preparation is offered to children who are in Year 3 at school. The parents are expected to take part in the preparation by attending some Parent’s meetings and also a few special children’s masses which are linked to the preparation programme. The First Reconciliation is usually held at the end of November and the First Communion is held in June. There is a class offered for the older children who can stay for instructions until they begin the Confirmation preparation at age 11. The Confirmation Programme is usually held on Sundays, but this can vary depending on the catechist taking the course. There is another group who take the Children’s Liturgy during the first part of Mass.