First Holy Communion

The celebration of First Eucharist is a sacred and important moment on a long journey of faith development. Together with Baptism and Confirmation, it opens the door to full membership of the Christian community. At the ceremony, each child receives Holy Communion, normally in the form of a small round piece of bread placed by the Priest in the palms of their hands.

Glenasmole & Holy Rosary National Schools

First Holy Communion 2024


INFORMATION/REGISTRATION MEETING 

for PARENTS/GUARDIANS of children

from GLENASMOLE NS and HOLY ROSARY PRIMARY SCHOOL 

will take place on THURSDAY OCTOBER 12th 2023

at 7.30pm in HOLY ROSARY CHURCH


We look forward to meeting you all.




First Holy Communion Dates in 2023

Holy Rosary School - Saturday 20th May 2023 at 11.00am

Glenasmole School - Saturday 27th May 2023 at 11.00am


Most children receive their First Communion when they are seven or eight years of age because this is considered the age of reason. This means that most children are usually in second class in school when they make their First Holy Communion. In order to receive communion the recipient should be without sin and in a state of grace. Traditionally, therefore young Catholic children will make their first confession, i.e. the Sacrament of Reconciliation some days or weeks before receiving their First Holy Communion. The Sacrament of Baptism must also have been received before receiving the First Communion