Reconciliation & Eucharist

Reconciliation and Holy Communion 2025-26

Please see below for general information about our parish programme. 

To register your interest in joining our preparation programme please complete the Sacramental Preparation Programme 2025-26

In the meantime, we offer Children's liturgy Follow Me every Sunday at the 10.30 Mass at the Cathedral.

First Reconciliation morning 21st February 2026

First Holy Communion 7th June 2026 Feast of Corpus Christi

Jesus Comes to Me 2025-26

Our parish programme is open to children in year 4 or above.  

The programme is designed to support adults (parents, carers, Godparents and others) to assist their child in preparing for these two important sacraments. 

Participation in the programme includes:

• Sunday Mass
• Parent / Adult sessions 2 online and 2 in person meetings 
• 6 Saturday morning family sessions.

Tabernacle at the Cathedral

There are a range of paper and online resources which will be shared during the programme to support families during this special time of preparation.  

The programme gives adults and children a chance to:

• learn more about the Holy Mass;
  
• learn about the Sacrament of the Eucharist which is the second sacrament of initiation;
• learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation which is known as one of the healing sacraments;
• find out more about the Bible and the catechism;
• experience different types of prayer for use within the family.

Clergy Fr John Millar
Catechists - people who share their faith
Our programme will be supported by members of the parish who will attend parent / adult sessions, deliver children's liturgy and support the family sessions.  

  

For further details

Please contact Ann-Marie Email: catechist@lancastercathedral.org.uk 
Tel: 01524 65442

All parish activities involving young people are delivered by adults with DBS clearance.