Sacraments
At the The Oratory, we are able to receive three Sacraments:
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation – Year 4
- The Sacrament of the Eucharist (First Holy Communion)– Year 4
- The Sacrament of Confirmation – Year 6
Our school prides itself on strong links between the parish, school and home. This means that Father David- our school chaplain- leads the children of our school in the preparation for these sacraments.
Parents are invited to attend workshops with their child, in order to be fully involved in the preparation for the Sacraments.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 4)
The sacrament of Reconciliation is received by baptised Catholic children during Spring 2 in Year 4. Prior to completing their Sacrament, Father David completed Sacramental Preparation lessons each Thursday with the children during Spring 2.
Year 4 take another step along their Faith Journey, by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a chance to say sorry to God for the things they have done that have hurt God, others and themselves. When God created man, in his image and likeness, he knew we would make wrong choices so he gave us the gift of Reconciliation so that we have the opportunity to put our wrongs, right and grow closer, to God; following in his ways.
The Sacrament of the Eucharist- First Holy Communion (Year 4)
Children in Year 4 receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist by making their First Holy Communion. They do this on Trinity Sunday each year.
The children prepare thoroughly for this Sacrament. The preparation takes place during RE lessons in Year 3 and there are also meetings between school, parents, and our school chaplain (Father David). In addition to this, Father David prepares children in Year 4 by completing Sacramental Preparation for this special day.
This sacrament is widely celebrated by the entire school and parish community.
The Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 6)
Children in Year 6 receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Their preparation, once again, includes a family workshop and weekly Sacramental preparation lessons for the children in the Summer term by Father David. Here they learn to grow in faith whilst considering the role of the Disciple. The Bishop confirms the children, during a moving service.