A message by Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the parents of children due to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year
The joy we express when we celebrate together these sacraments needn’t be delayed. We can experience joy now and day by day as we journey together.
- Do not worry
- there is no pressure to celebrate the sacraments by some deadline
- those who had celebrations postponed in 2020 will be prioritised
- Use this time of uncertainty - while we wait to gather together safely
- For parents to use resources to prepare their children for the sacraments; and
- For local parishes to support families to register their child
- Focus on the Journey together
- In the next few weeks and months ahead, the diocese will create simple and practical resources for families and an online training session in March