Preparation for
First Holy Communion
On this page you will find the dates for the year ahead. We also have a calendar that you can download.
Dates for the journey ahead
At Home materials
Each week of the preparation we will send you materials to go through with your child at home. There will be videos, activities, something to get out and do together as a family. Our aim is little and often so the at home materials should only take up to 30 minutes. We also miss the school holidays (so two weeks off in October, 3 weeks off at Christmas)
Sat 7th Oct
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 8th Oct
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Things that may be of interest
Family of Faith helps families to grow in the joys of following Jesus in their every day home life.
Families meet together once a month for community, prayer and activities. We provide home resources so you can lead your family in faith.
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Upcoming dates
Upcoming dates: Nov - Jan
Sat 11th Nov
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 12th Nov
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Sat 9th Dec
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 10th Dec
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Tues 16th Jan
Parents gathering 7:30pm in the Parish Centre Hall.
Sat 20th Jan
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 21st Jan
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Sat 27th Jan
First Confessions – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Upcoming dates: Feb - Jun
Sat 24th Feb
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 25th Feb
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Sat 16th Mar
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 17th Mar
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
Tues 16th Apr
Parents gathering 7:30pm in the Parish Centre Hall.
Sat 20th Apr
Groups for children – groups and their timing are allocated and sent by email
Sun 21st Apr
9am Family Mass in the Church (children go to Baptismal font)
11th/
12th May
First Holy Communion Masses – the exact timings of the Masses and their allocation will be done closer to the time
Sun 2nd June
Corpus Christi 12pm Mass & Celebration – we celebrate the end of the journey towards First Holy Communion with Mass, a jubilant procession and a celebration together afterwards. The children will receive a certificate as a reminder of the day they made their First Holy Communion.
Get in touch
Get in touch
formation@ealingabbey.org.uk
Your Preparation - Week 1
Week 1 – Who created the universe?
Today we will learn that nothing existed before God. He created everything out of perfect love — the heavens and the earth. God rejoices in all his creation, but he especially rejoices in his creation of you
God said
“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31
Let us pray
Prayer means talking to God. Think of the different ways you talk to a friend or your mum or dad. There are just as many ways to talk to God — and maybe more! Today, let us thank God for the good things he has given us and ask him for the things we need. We will also ask him to help other people.
We begin every prayer with the Sign of the Cross.
“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Father in Heaven, you made everything and called it good. you made us in your image, and you love us. Thank you for this beautiful world. Teach us to know you and love you. In the name of Jesus your Son. Amen.
My Timeline
Bring this activity on Saturday
The very first book of the Bible tells us that God created everything. God created the sun, the moon, and the stars. He created the earth and all the plants and animals, and he created you. God loves you and cares about you. God has a plan for your life.
Get a piece of paper and some pencils/colours, you’re going to create a timeline of your life, something like the below. Think of the big events—when you were born, when you moved to your house, your first day of school, when your little brother or sister was born, a special trip or holiday, and any other important events. Draw a picture to go with each event.
Have you ever wondered, where the world came from?
In the beginning, before anything existed, there was only God. God is eternal which means he always was and always will be. God has no beginning and no end.
God is a Trinity. That means there is one God in three persons. The three persons are Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The first book of the Bible is called Genesis. It means “beginning.” This book tells us how God created the heavens and the earth out of nothing. God made everything, light, the sky, the stars, trees, plants, flowers, animals. Everything.
And then, God made humans, he made Adam and Eve. They were made in God’s image and likeness, and God created them out of love, just like you and me!
God made the world beautiful and good. God made the world for us to enjoy and He gave us all a special plan within this world.
Talk it out with your parent
What do you think is the most amazing thing God created?
How do you think God feels about you?
God creates us in His image and likeness
God is perfect, he created a world that is perfect and created Adam and Eve perfect and placed them in the perfect Garden of Eden. There was no sin or sickness or sadness. God created this perfect world so we could love him and live happily with him forever.
God created us all in his image and likeness. That means we have a mind that can know God and other amazing things. It also means we have free will. This means we can choose what is good.
Body and Soul
We all have a body and a soul. Your body is the part you can see. Your body runs, sits, show love to others. You soul is the invisible part. Your thoughts, your free will to choose good, your hopes, your feelings, your prayers, these are all part of your soul.
Your body and soul help you to know God and to be in friendship with God now and in Heaven to come.
God wants us to know Him
Watch the video
Answer the Questions
1. The Bible is ________
a. everyone’s story as God’s children
b. my story, about who I am and how God loves me.
c. both a and b
2. We are supposed to read the Bible like a science textbook that explains how the earth was made.
a. True b. False
3. Fill in the blanks. God is our Father, which means that we are like him in some ways: We have ________ that can think like God, and __________ that can love like him.
hearts … minds … souls …
Friend for the Journey
Saint Francis of Assisi
“Let every creature which is in heaven and on earth and in the sea and in the abysses render praise to God.” St. Francis of Assisi
When St. Francis was young he liked being with his friends and going to parties. He dreamed that one day he would be a famous knight. When he got older though, Francis began to love God more than anything else. He gave everything he owned to the poor and lived as a beggar. When he found churches which were in a really bad way, he repaired them. He cared for people who were very poorly with leprosy (even when no one else would care for them!)
Francis made friends with lots of animals. It is even said that he would teach the animals about God. One time there was a wolf that was scaring people in a small village. Francis went and spoke to the Wolf. Francis found that the wold was just hungry and looking for food. Francis told the people to share their food with the wolf and the wolf stopped hurting the people. Actually, the wolf became a friend of the villagers and they treated the wolf kindly.
Francis loved God and everything God had created. He taught everyone that all nature reveals God to us. St. Francis reminds us that the whole world shows us God’s love.
Talk it out
Why should we take care of the earth?
What are some ways that you can see God present around your home or school?
1
Being forgiven by God is one of the greatest experiences.
2
God will go to great lengths to help you know his love and mercy.
3
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the greatest moments in life.
Intro
Hello everyone.
It’s the very last week of our online preparation. I hope you have enjoyed the preparation.
A date for the diary – Sunday 11th June 12pm Mass. There is a gathering to give out certificates for each child and to give thanks to all the catechists for their amazing input.
The power of prayer
Before beginning their service project, Ben, Sarah, and their friends explore the power of prayer with Sr. Rosa.
From the Bible: I Will Always Be with You
Taking a break from fixing up Mr. Fitzgerald’s house, Ben, Sarah, and their friends are surprised to learn that we all have a special role to play in sharing God’s love with the world.
Trusting God
Fr. Tom, Sr. Rosa, Max, Jessica, Tiny, Isabella, Elijah, and even Hemingway share parting words of wisdom and encouragement.
Closing Prayer
The angels and saints in heaven are cheering and praying for you to become the-best-version-of-yourself! Ben and Sarah lead us in prayer, calling upon the angels and saints to continue to pray for us.
Send us Your Snapshot
I hope you have enjoyed the videos for this week.
Email content@ealingabbey.org.uk
Your Creativity
