SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Sacramental preparation is a process of getting ready to receive some of the special gifts that God offers. These gifts are called sacraments and they are signs of God's grace and love for us. There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Each sacrament helps us grow closer to God and to the community of the Church.
Sacramental preparation involves learning about the meaning and effects of each sacrament, as well as praying and practicing how to celebrate them. Sacramental preparation is usually done with the help of a priest, a catechist or a parent. It can takes place within the parish of Christ the King & Holy Family. Sacramental preparation is a way of deepening our faith and our relationship with God.
Parish Sacramental Programme 2025/2026
The Sacramental Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year has been agreed upon by Father Neil and the Catechist Team which will be undertaken in the Parish. Children currently in Year 3 will be invited to apply for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion during their Year 4 academic year. Children presently in Year 4 will shortly begin their preparation classes within the Parish. Please note that participation in any of the sacramental programmes requires regular attendance at Sunday Mass. The celebration of First Holy Communion will take place in the spring of 2026. Parents will be notified of the date for First Holy Communion shortly. The Sacrament of Confirmation for those who are in Year 6 and who have received their First Holy Communion. Will be celebrated by the Bishop in the Parish on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025.
For all enquiries, please contact Father Neil at: pp.christtheking-holyfamily@dioceseofleeds.org.uk