The Sacramental programme consists of a series of classes and celebrations for parents and their children (Year 3 or older in some cases) in preparation for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.  The preparation classes take place after school, in school in Mondays.

The Sacramental Programme is the means by which baptised children can make their own personal commitment to God and continue their spiritual journeys into full membership of the Catholic Church.

Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation. The programme begins with the children presenting themselves to God and the parish to say that they are now choosing to continue on their sacramental journey.

At the sacrament of Baptism, parents/guardians made the decision for them and now it is up to them. The children then go on to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation and they later receive  Holy Communion – a public declaration that they are now fully a part of this community, this “Communion” of God’s family.

The programme strives to help children grow into our community and feel a sense of belonging to the wider Family of God.

The Sacramental Programme runs in parallel with the Year Three RE Syllabus in Catholic schools of the Salford Diocese.

The children made their first Reconciliation in Advent.

First Holy Communions will take place at St. Joseph's Church on two dates this year:

Sunday 16th of June 2024  and Sunday 23rd of June 2024.