Welcome
Here at SJF, we look forward to welcoming prospective candidates for First Holy Communion, who should be at least in year 3 (age 7 minimum).
The Registration for the preparation for the First Holy Communion 2025/26 is now open on the following link or QR Code.
https://forms.office.com/r/rVY4rTu5tt
Please contact Regina: WhatsApp: 07799 603169, email: reginegma@hotmail.com, for further details.
Course information and details
The sessions will take place in the Annexe in Cambourne Church two Thursdays per month from 17:00 to 18:20. Followed by a Mass at 18:30 which Fr. John will dedicate to the FHC Children and in which they will participate actively by setting up, reading and serving the Altar.
The children will be given a healthy snack during the session, as we understand it is teatime for them. So, please make sure you inform us of any allergy or intolerance in advance.
There is a first Parent information session at the beginning of the semester, 4th of September at 17:00 hrs in the Annexe, it is very important, as we will give information regarding all the practicalities and expectations to make this preparation enjoyable and successful to receive Jesus in your children’s hearts.
And we will be having a WhatsApp group with the parents who agree, to share information and organise some gatherings, if and when it is convenient for most of the families. So, the children are more integrated and create a nice community and friendship for their special day and growing up.
The suggested donation per child is £15.00 for the whole year, to cover the material and snacks.
If you have any challenges (economic, logistic, or any other), but you want your child to take their FHC, please talk to us as soon as possible so we will be able to support you and find the help needed for you.
The course consists of 21 sessions, plus at least 2 Parent sessions, before the FIRST CONFESSION DAY and the FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DAY. And a couple of parties / optional sessions during some half terms, such as Holy Wins, Easter Egg hunt, etc.
Programme
First Semester:
| 04/09/2025 | PARENT MEETING |
| 11/09/2025 | First Ordinary session |
| 25/09/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 09/10/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 23/10/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 30/10/2025 | HOLY WINS: this is an extra session for those children who are in town during half term. A small “halloween-like” party dedicated to “All Saints Day”. |
| 06/11/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 20/11/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 04/12/2025 | Ordinary session |
| 18/12/2025 | Last Ordinary session before Christmas: a small Christmas party. |
Second Semester:
| 08/01/2026 | First Ordinary Session after Christmas |
| 15/01/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 29/01/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 12/02/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 18/02/2026 | ASH WEDNESDAY |
| 26/02/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 12/03/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 19/03/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 09/04/2026 | Easter Egg Hunt: this is an extra session for those children who are in town during the school holidays. |
| 16/04/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 23/04/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 07/05/2026 | Ordinary Session |
| 21/05/2026 | Last Ordinary Session |
| 04/06/2026 | FIRST CONFESSION |
| 11/06/2026 | FHC Rehearsal WITH PARENTS. Parent meeting. And last details preparation, such as decoration, etc. |
| 13/06/2026 | FIRST HOLY COMMUNION |
The expectation is that children will attend Sunday Mass (or Saturday Vigil) every weekend, as well as staying for Thursday Mass in the annexe on the days of FHC Preparation sessions. Each session will end with enough time for children to have a short break, and to observe and be part of the preparation for Mass.
We do ask for a commitment of time and talents from parents as well. There are opportunities to organise a cake sale for the CAFOD Family Fast Day fund, and other activities which, on top of helping charities, give an example of service and commitment to the children.
There is Eucharistic Adoration following the 6:30pm Mass on the first Friday of each month. Because the Eucharist is the centrality of this sacramental preparation, and in line with the recommendations from the diocese, we strongly recommend that families make an effort to attend.
On first Saturdays, there is the community Rosary said in the church foyer. This is another excellent opportunity for children to observe and be part of community devotion.
In addition, we will recommend other events as they become available which we feel would enrich your child’s faith journey.
Please take the time to read the diocesan guidelines for First Holy Communion candidates and parents linked at the bottom of the page.
All other details about the course will be shared at the Parent and Child meeting on the 4th of September at 17 hrs in the Annexe.
Links
Please check the the bulletin on the front page of this website for times of Masses and further information.