First Holy Communion

The Eucharist, Holy Communion, is the source and summit of our Christian life. It links us with the prayer and praise of heaven and is a foretaste of eternal life. Jesus instituted the Eucharist on Holy Thursday as he celebrated the Last Supper. It makes present our Lord's saving action on the Cross and in Holy Communion Jesus is really present to us as food and drink for eternal life.

As Catholic Christians our celebration of Eucharist, the Mass, builds up the Body of Christ here in Faversham and the surrounding villages. It is the time when by our receiving Holy Communion, our Christian life is strengthened.

Children come to Mass with their families from infancy, but once they are seven they can begin to prepare to receive Communion and celebrate Reconciliation as they are able to be aware of the wonderful gifts of love God wants to share with them.

The parish has a First Holy Communion programme, facilitated by catechists and parents.  Go to the Groups section to read more.

First Holy Communion Group