Sacramental Preparation

The Church recognises seven Sacraments:

Three are Sacraments of Initiation and Belonging - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

Two are of Healing - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Two confer the Grace and Power of the Holy Spirit on those called to Matrimony, and to Holy Orders

Sacraments are the greatest and most clear gifts of God's Grace, which we celebrate through liturgy in which action and word are bound together. We believe and trust that, in the Sacraments, Christ acts fully and definitively in our lives. We receive God's Grace in many ways and, as Christians, we are called to be open to these gifts in all our daily activities as well as in our prayer.

Baptised Catholic children will prepare and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation during their time at St Anthony's. Using the Diocesan sacramental resources, school and parents work in partnership of a period of about 6-8 weeks to prepare the children with discussions in school and activities undertaken at home. To support parents, further information on all sessions can be found on the Diocese of Leeds website.

Please find further information for the Sacraments with the links below:

First Reconciliation

Year 3 candidates - Monday 7th April 2025 at 6pm

First Holy Communion

Year 4 candidates - Saturday 21st June 2025 at 10am

Confirmation

Year 6 candidates - Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 7pm

Please see the documents below regarding change to Sacramental Preparation outlined by Bishop Marcus' Pastoral letter. Further information to follow.