At St. Joseph’s we believe that it is important for children of the Catholic faith to take part in the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
The children develop an excellent understanding of how taking part in these sacraments provide a greater relationship between themselves and God.
First Holy Communion
Children in Year 3 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion (Eucharist).
They start preparing for these Sacraments in January. The preparation takes place during RE lessons and there are also meetings between the school, parents and the parish priest.
The children receive Reconciliation in March and Holy Communion in June.
These sacraments are celebrated by the entire school and parish community.
Children in Year 6 receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The children start their preparation in September, via their RE lessons, ready to receive the Sacrament in November or December.
Once again, there are meetings between the school, parents and the parish priest, in order to assist parents with preparing their children.
The children are always excited about encouraging all their family and friends to join them in church on the night of their Confirmation.
Katika St. Joseph's tunaamini kwamba ni muhimu kwa watoto wa imani ya Kikatoliki kushiriki katika Sakramenti za Upatanisho, Mkutano Mtakatifu na Uhakikisho. Watoto hujifunza jinsi kushiriki katika sakramenti hizo kunavyofanya kuwe na uhusiano mkubwa zaidi kati yao na Mungu. Watoto wa mwaka wa tatu wanapata sakramenti ya upatanisho na msalaba mtakatifu. Wanaanza kujitayarisha kwa Sakramenti hizo mwezi Januari. Maandalizi hufanyika wakati wa masomo ya RE na pia kuna mikutano kati ya shule, wazazi na kasisi wa parokia. Watoto hupokea Upatanisho mwezi Machi na Mkutano Mtakatifu mwezi Juni. Sakramenti hizo huadhimishwa na shule nzima na jumuiya ya parokia. Watoto wa darasa la sita wanakubali sakramenti ya kupewa jina la Mungu. Watoto huanza maandalizi yao mnamo Septemba, kupitia masomo yao ya RE, tayari kupokea Sakramenti mnamo Novemba au Desemba. Kwa mara nyingine tena, kuna mikutano kati ya shule, wazazi na kasisi wa parokia, ili kuwasaidia wazazi kuandaa watoto wao. Watoto wanafurahi sana kuwa na familia na marafiki wa karibu ambao wanaweza kuwa na furaha na kuungana nao kanisani wakati wa siku ya Confirmation.