Sacramental Programme

Our Sacramental Programme: Heart Speaks to Heart

We are using the Heart Speaks to Heart programme to support children and families as they prepare for the Sacraments. This scheme places prayer, reflection, and shared family experience at the centre of the journey, helping children grow in faith in a way that is meaningful, calm, and deeply personal.

Through age‑appropriate sessions, scripture, conversation and creative activities, the programme encourages children to understand God’s love and to express their own faith “from the heart.” Families are invited to be active partners throughout, with simple ideas to support prayer and discussion at home.

By using Heart Speaks to Heart, we hope to nurture a warm, reflective and community‑centred path towards Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, helping every child feel confident and spiritually prepared.

Sacramental Programme 2025-2026 - Key Dates

Unit	Meetings and Celebrations
Welcome to the Programme	Friday 21st November 3.30pm in the KS2 Hall	Welcome meeting for parents
Welcome Mass	Sunday 23rd November 11am at St Joseph’s Church	Sunday Mass for children to attend with their families
We are the people who pray	Sunday 11^th January 11am at St Joseph’s Church	Sunday Mass for children to attend with their families
We are the people who celebrate God’s word	Sunday 8th February 11am at St Joseph’s Church	Sunday Mass for children to attend with their families
Reconciliation (First Forgiveness)	Thursday 12^th March Time to be confirmed	Sacrament of Reconciliation
We are the people who follow Jesus	Sunday 22nd March 11am at St Joseph’s Church	Sunday Mass for children to attend with their families
First Holy Communion	Friday 1st May 3.30pm in the KS2 Hall	Meeting for parents
	Saturday 9^h May at 2pm Saturday 16^th May at 2pm	First Holy Communion

Additional Parish/School Masses

Children invited to lead Parish Crowning on Sunday 3^rd May 11am

Children’s Christmas Eve Mass with choir 24^th December