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First Holy Communion

The preparation for First Holy Communion usually begins when the candidate is in 2nd class in primary school. The preparation involves the cooperation of the school, the Church, the family and the wider parish community. This partnership enables children to gain a richer understanding of the sacrament and engage more comprehensively in the programme for preparation. Preparation for First Holy Communion includes preparing and receiving the sacrament of First Reconciliation (or First Confession).

Our Parish Sacramental Preparation Team works with the candidate, their family and the school throughout this year to develop a deeper understanding of the Mass and the sacrament of First Holy Communion. 

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 Enrolment Masses for First Holy Communion Dates:

 

Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 10am

Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 10am

St. Joseph's Junior School: Thursday 6th November 2025 at 10am

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First Confession Dates for 2026:

 

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Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 11am

St. Joseph's Junior School: Thursday 5th March 2026 at 11am

Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 6th March 2026 at 11am

Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna: Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 1pm

 

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First Holy Communion Dates for 2026:

 

Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 1pm

Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 1pm

St. Joseph's Junior School:  Friday 29th May 2026 at 1pm

Gaelscoil Baile Munna: Friday 29th May 2026 at 1pm

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Please complete and submit the online Registration Form by Friday 31st October 2025 if you wish your son or daughter to receive the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion in 2026.

The registration form will close on 31st October 2025, if your child has not been registered by then it will be presumed you are opting your child out of First Confession and First Holy Communion for 2026. 

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If you cannot complete the form online please contact the parish office to receive a paper version

 

All children must be baptised before First Confession. 
If you need to arrange baptism for your child please contact the parish office. 
Saturday, January 31st at 4pm in Holy Spirit Church has been set aside for the baptism of older children. This date is entirely optional — families are welcome to arrange a baptism at any time before First Confession.
However, if any child would prefer to be baptised alongside others of a similar age, this date may be a suitable option.
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Proof of baptism is a requirement in order to receive the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion.

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  If your child was baptised in any of the Parish Churches - (Virgin Mary, Holy Spirit or St. Joseph's) - you do not need to supply a baptism certificate. The parish will be able to verify your child's baptism in our parish registers.

 

If your child was baptised in any other Church,  please contact that Church and request a baptism certificate.

When you get the baptism certificate, please post it or drop it in to the Parish Office

or email a copy of it to stpappinssacraments@gmail.com

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The Parish Office is open Monday to Thursday 9am-2pm

 

Please click the link below to complete registration 

 

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GDPR Compliance

The information you provide in this Registration Form will be used by St. Pappin's Parish to facilitate the preparation and celebration of First Confession and First Holy Communion. It will not be used for any other purpose.

 

This Registration Form will be deleted once the sacraments of First Confession and

First Holy Communion have taken place.

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ABOUT US

ST PAPPIN'S PARISH WAS ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER 2018 WITH THE AMALGAMATION OF THE THREE PARISHES OF HOLY SPIRIT, ST JOSEPH'S AND VIRGIN MARY. 

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