Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. - John 6:54

Preparing to receive the greatest gift we can receive - Jesus’ Body and Blood.

Thank you for your interest in your child receiving their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

The 2025 First Holy Communion begins in August. Registrations are now open, and these close on Tuesday 29th July (Midnight). Scroll down to the end of the page for the registration form.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Sessions have a maximum of 50 students - this will be a first come first serve basis and you are able to choose your session times when you register your child for the First Holy Communion Prgoramme.

These sessions are on Mondays at Christ the King Pastoral Centre (Greers Road).
Session 1 : 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Session 2 : 4:30 - 5:30pm
Session 3 : 6pm - 7pm.

PARENT EVENING
Monday, 28th July - 7pm (Christ the King Pastoral Centre, Greers Road)

SESSION DATES:

August
Monday 11th - God our Father
Monday 18th - Rules and Laws
Monday 25th - Sin / Temptation

September
Monday 1st - Sacraments
Saturday 6th - ‘Reconciliation’ - Retreat Afternoon (Times TBA)
Monday 15th - Miracles

October
Monday 6th - The Mass
Monday 13th - The Real Presence
Monday 20th - The Liturgy of the Eucharist

November
Saturday 1st - Retreat Afternoon (Times TBA)

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS
Sunday 9th November, Marian College Gymnasium
(Time to be advised)

We are looking forward to journeying with you and your child as we prepare them to receive the great gift of Jesus’ Body and Blood - in the Sacrament of the Eucharist

If you’d like more information, or have any queries on what the involvement of our First Communion Programme entails, please contact Maria Surrey - school@christchurchnorth.org.nz