Catechesis is the echo of the Word of God.
Please note:
Responsibility for Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion resides with the Vicariate for Education and Young People. For enquiries, please contact them by email: education@diocesehn.org.uk or by phone: 0191 243 3313.
The resources that follow are currently under review and will be updated with the correct contact information in due course.
Remember that playing with your children, ‘wasting time’ with your children, is also a way to transmit the faith. It is graciousness, the graciousness of God.
Thank you for bringing your child forward for First Holy Communion. This is an exciting stage in your child’s journey, and it presents an opportunity to take some precious time together as a family to consider some of our Catholic beliefs.
These documents have been created just for the parents. They are intended to provide some food for thought for those in a parenting role with children preparing for First Holy Communion. Whether you are a life-long Catholic or new to the faith, the hope is that these resources will give you something fresh to think about.
You may wish to dip your toe in the water and watch a couple of videos over this next year, or you may want to work your way through the resources with a video each month. This is an invitation with no obligation. We hope and pray that this special time of preparation will bring you closer to each other and closer to God.
Re-published with kind permission of the Archdiocese of Liverpool
The following resources have been created to provide resources for catechists preparing children to the sacraments of reconciliation and of the First Holy Communion.
I Have Called You By Your Name - Gathering
Created in God's Image and Likeness - Welcomed Through Baptism
Saying I'm Sorry - First Reconciliation
Awesome and Wonderful Listening
The Gifts We Offer - The Offertory
Giving Thanks - Liturgy of the Eucharist
Do This in Memory of Me
The Body of Christ - First Holy Communion
Go in Peace to Love and Serve
