First Holy Communion 2025-2026 Course Enrolment Form

Enrolment Form

First Holy Communion Preparation Course 2025-2026
BEFORE starting...

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Dear parents/carers,

Thank you for enrolling your child on our First Holy Communion Preparation Course 2025-2026.

This course is for children who
- will be Year 3 or above in September 2025, and
- currently attend a Catholic Primary School
- OR
- are attending a Non-Catholic school AND have just finished the Induction Course at our parish
If your child does not meet the above criteria, please contact the Parish Office (elthamcommunion@rcaos.org.uk) for guidance.

This course will start in September 2025 and finish in April 2026.

Children on the course will receive First Holy Communion during a Sunday Mass between the end of April 2026 and throughout May 2026.

Please read below before completing this form:
1. Baptism Certificate: You will be asked to upload a copy of your child's Baptism Certificate to this form. This is a mandatory requirement for enrolment; you will not be able to submit the application without it.
2. Missing Certificate: If your child was baptised at Christchurch, and you are unable to locate the original Baptism Certificate, the Parish Office will re-issue a certificate for a fee of £10 per copy. Please email the Parish Office (eltham@rcaos.org.uk) with your child's full name, date of birth, and date of baptism.
3. Course Fee: The cost to enrol your child on the course is £55 per girl, and £63 per boy as the boys are required to wear a customised tie on their Communion day. The course fee covers books and equipment, hire of the hall, stationery and other administrative costs.
4. Selection of Communion Mass Date: You will be prompted to select 3 dates in order of preference before the form can be submitted.
For further enquiries, please contact elthamcommunion@rcaos.org.uk BEFORE submitting the application form.

Thank you.

Christchurch First Holy Communion Team
Information about your child and yourself

* indicates mandatory field.
Your Child's Name*

First Name (including all middle names)Last Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Postal/Zip Code
Child's Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Child's gender*

BoyGirlPrefer not to say
Please record here any information about your child that you think will help us as he/she prepares for First Holy Communion, e.g. medical needs, allergies or special educational needs.
Please record here any information about your child and/or your child's family that you think will help us as he/she prepares for First Holy Communion, e.g. faith education at home.
Candidate's school*
Candidate's school year (numerical value only) in September 2025*
Candidate must be in Year 3 or above as of September 2025.
Is the child baptised Catholic?*

YesNo - not baptised in any faithBaptised Church of EnglandBaptised Orthodox ChristianOther
Date of Baptism (if child is not baptised, please enter 01/01/9999)*

DayMonthYear
Date
Name of church where your child was baptised (please state the full name) *
Full address of church where your child was baptised*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Postal/Zip Code
Please upload your child's Baptism Certificate*

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Contact parent/carer full name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/carer mobile phone number (this number will be stored as the the child's emergency contact until the end of the course)*

Area CodePhone Number
Primary contact email address (this email will be used for most communications during the course)*
example@example.com
Alternative email address
example@example.com

Consent Form

Enrolment form for the Sacramental Preparation of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation for 2025-2026
PARENT/CARER CONSENT FORM

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN TO CONSENT.

I/we wish to enrol my/our child on the preparation programme for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation and consent to my/our child attending catechetical sessions at Christchurch.

CHRISTCHURCH PARISH (priests, catechists, Parish Office)
- Will help your child to understand the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church's Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation using the books selected by the Parish Priest
- Will guide and support parents/carers as they contemplate their Faith while they work with their child
- Will provide a safe environment for your child
- Will include and treat all children equally
PARENT/CARER AND CHILD
- Will commit to support and encourage their child to complete work in the books provided before and after each session
- Will commit to participating in the preparation programme by bringing their child to all catechetical sessions (if more than 3 sessions are missed, you may be asked to defer your child’s First Communion to 2026-2027)
- Will commit to arrive and collect their child at the times agreed for all catechetical sessions and Celebration Masses
- Will make the parish catechist aware of any special needs the child has, bearing in mind the length of the catechetical sessions
- Each child will treat catechists and the other children on the course with courtesy and respect
- Each child will arrive at sessions with the understanding that they are there to learn more about Jesus in the Sacraments
- Will commit to contact our Safeguarding Representative Team or the Parish Office as soon as any safeguarding concerns arise
Photographs, Videos and Live-streaming

Please read carefully.
Your child’s safety and well-being is of paramount importance to the Parish. At some events/activities we may wish to take photographs, video recordings or live-stream an activity where your child is present. Therefore, we request that all parents/carers complete and sign this consent form to give consent for the parish or their representatives to take photographs, video recordings or live stream an event/activity where your child is in attendance. If you do not wish for your child to have their photograph taken, be recorded or live-streamed, the parish will make every attempt to fully include your child, however, there may be some occasions where this is not possible. It will be explained to you if your child cannot participate.
In signing this you are confirming that (please select one option):

You have read, understood and agree that the parish or their representatives can take photographs, video recordings or live-stream your child and that their image can be posted on the parish website or parish social media; any other place must be stated clearlyYou do not give consent for your child to have their photo/video taken by the Parish or their representatives.
Please sign here to consent:*
Date of consent*

DayMonthYear
Date
The Data Protection Act Statement

You have provided your and/or your child’s personal data for the purpose of your child receiving the Sacrament of FIRST HOLY COMMUNION. Your data will only be processed and stored in connection with this purpose.

Your data will be shared with those running the event/activity and you will be contacted by the organisers from time to time using the contact information that you have provided. Most communication will be made via e-mail.
Please sign below to confirm that you have read and understood the statement:*
Date*

DayMonthYear
Date

First Holy Communion Mass 2026 - Selection of Mass Date
First Holy Communion will take place during the Sunday 9.30am or 11.30am First Holy Communion Masses.

As these Masses are open to all parishioners, one pew will be allocated to each child and his/her family and friends. Therefore, please limit the number of guests that you invite in line with this.

Please note that First Holy Communion dates may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

With regards to First Holy Communion Mass times, you will be allocated either a 9.30am or 11.30am First Holy Communion Mass.
First Holy Communion Mass Date - your 1st preference *
First Holy Communion Mass Date - your 2nd preference *
First Holy Communion Mass Date - your 3rd preference *

Declaration of Parent/Carer

Please read through and sign to consent.
I/We will make every effort to participate in this preparation programme by encouraging my/our child to attend all catechetical sessions and by supporting my/our child in becoming fully prepared to receive First Holy Communion at the end of the course. *
Date

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Course Fee Payment
Course Fee Type (Please select one)*
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First Holy Communion Course Fee with TieAll boys, and any girls who would like to wear the customised tie, must select this option
£63.00 Quantity

First Holy Communion Course Fee without TieGirls only
£55.00 Quantity

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Enrolment Form

Information about your child and yourself

Consent Form

Photographs, Videos and Live-streaming

First Holy Communion Mass 2026 - Selection of Mass Date

Declaration of Parent/Carer

Course Fee Payment