First Holy Communion 2025-2026 Induction Course Enrolment Form

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Enrolment Form

First Holy Communion Preparation Induction Course 2025-2026 Induction course for children who are attending a non-Catholic Primary School or children whose parent/carer has not yet been baptised Catholic.
Dear parents/carers,

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

This course is for children who
- are attending a non-Catholic school
- will be in Year 2 or above as of September 2025
- and/or the child's parent/carer has not been baptised Catholic
If your child does not meet the above criteria, please contact the Parish Office (elthamcommunion@rcaos.org.uk) for guidance.

This course will start on 27 September 2025 with the last session running on 5 July 2026. You will then need to transfer your child onto the 1-Year First Holy Communion Course which will start in September 2026.

Children on the Induction Course will receive First Holy Communion during one of the First Holy Communion Masses between the end of April 2027 and throughout May 2027.

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. If your child has not yet been baptised, then please email the Parish Office.
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 for the first year is £30. The course fee covers books and equipment, hire of the hall, stationery and other administrative costs.
For enquiries, please contact elthamcommunion@rcaos.org.uk BEFORE you submit the form.

Thank you.

Christchurch First Holy Communion Catechist Team
Information About You and Your Child

* 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*

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Date
Child's Gender*

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Please record here any information about your child that you think would help us as he/she prepares for First Holy Communion, e.g. allergies, medical needs and special educational needs.
Please record here any information about your child and/or your child's family that you think would 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 move up to Year 2 or above in September 2025.
Is your 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/will be baptised (please enter full name) *
Address of church where your child was/will be baptised (please enter full address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Postal/Zip Code
Please upload your child's Baptism Certificate (this is a mandatory field for children who have been baptised Catholic)

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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)*
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Consent Form

Enrolment form for the Sacramental Preparation First Holy Communion Preparation Induction Course 2025-2026
PARENT/CARER CONSENT FORM

PLEASE READ THROUGH 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 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 ensuring their child attends all catechetical sessions
- Will commit to arrive and collect their child at the agreed time 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
- Will treat catechists and the other children on the course with courtesy and respect
- 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*

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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 via email.
Please sign below to confirm that you have read and understood the statement:*
Date*

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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. *
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Enrolment Form

Information About You and Your Child

Consent Form

Photographs, Videos and Live-Streaming

Declaration of Parent/Carer

Course Fee Payment