First Holy Communion Program
2025/26
Following Baptism, the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion are the next milestones in the development of your child Catholic faith. The preparation for these sacraments takes place over eight months through a combination of desk based learning, activities and services which children can participate in. There are also a series of sessions for parents designed to help answer any questions a child may have in order to support them through the preparation process.All classes take place according a Catechetical Plan which will be published before the classes will start.
Programme materials are provided and if possible parents are asked to contribute towards these resources. First Communion Mass takes usually place in early May.
Children in the Parish who are beginning Year 4 (or 8 years old by Saturday, May 9th 2026) at Primary school are eligible to join the Programme to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. This programme is led by a team of catechists and also involves parents meetings with the Parish Priest, Deacons or catechists.
First Holy Communion Information Meeting
There will be an information meeting for parents only, who wish their children to receive First Holy Communion. The meeting will be held in Saint Mary of the Angel Church on Monday 3rd of November at 7 pm. It is most important that all interested parents from both of our Worthing and Lancing churches attend.
Starting Sunday, 21st September 2025 the FHC Registration Form will be available till the October 19th 2025, midnight. It is compulsory to complete the two forms: Database Form and FHC Registration Form.
Please, follow the steps:
1. Register into the Parish Database (if not registered yet)