Sacramental Preparation

The parish of Our Lady and St. Columba and St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School work in partnership to deliver a parish based Sacramental Preparation programme for pupils in Year Four.

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Children have the opportunity to receive two sacraments during their time at St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School: First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

After a period of preparation, our Year 4 children receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Spring term.

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The children learn the Act of Contrition:
O my God, because you are so good,
I am very sorry that I have sinned against you,
And by the help of your grace, I will try not to sin again.

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The Sacrament of the Eucharist is received by Year 4 children in May after having received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  The children will make the First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Columba parish Mass on a Saturday night.