School Sacraments

Information of First Confession, First Holy Communion, Confirmation & Ashleigh Group

First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation

In St. Bride’s Primary School, children receive religious education on the sacraments in Primary Three (First Penance), Primary Four (First Holy Communion) and Primary Seven (Confirmation). However, running alongside this, there is sacramental preparation in the Parish involving both children and parents. Parents are expected to attend a Parish meeting to enroll their children for a sacrament appropriate to their child’s development. Parents are also asked to attend parish pre-sacramental meetings during the year; to take part in the Sunday Enrollment Mass and the Penitential Service. These are announced well in advance. This pre-sacramental preparation is vital in helping parents to recognise and assume their responsibility with regard to handing on the Catholic faith to their children.

The Ashleigh Group

The Ashleigh Group prepares children of the parish who do not attend the Parish Primary School for the sacrament of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Classes are held in St. Bride’s Parish Hall from September through to May. The group is completely voluntary and works closely with the teachers of St. Bride’s Primary School and the Parish Priest. It is essential that parents who wish for their children to celebrate the sacraments, ensure that the children attend these classes from the beginning of the term.

First Confession and First Holy Communion (beginning October 2024)

Ashleigh Group sacramental preparation classes for Primary 4 children will commence in October . These classes are for children who live in the parish , but do not attend St Bride’s PS. ****REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***

Classes will take place on a Tuesday evening.

Confirmation Classes 2025

Enrolment for Confirmation in 2025 is now open for children in the parish not attending St Bride’s P.S.

***REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AND CLASSES HAVE COMMENCED***

For Adult Confirmation please contact the Parish Priest to discuss making this Sacrament.