Reconciliation & Eucharist

Reconciliation and Holy Communion 2024-25

Please see below for general information about our parish programme. 

To register your interest in joining our preparation programme please complete the Sacramental Preparation Programmes 2024-25 

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

First Reconciliation date 5th April 2025

First Holy Communion  date 22nd June 2025

Preparation Programme 2024-25
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 mainly online which is in response to recent experiences and feedback from parents
• Sessions after Sunday Mass
• 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.