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The Sacraments of First Reconciliation & Holy Communion

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are important steps in a child’s faith journey. First Reconciliation, also known as Confession, is when a child first receives God’s forgiveness for their sins through the sacrament of Penance. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal.

Following Reconciliation, children prepare to receive First Holy Communion, where they are invited to partake in the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist. This sacrament deepens their relationship with Jesus and strengthens their connection to the Church.

Both sacraments are celebrated with prayer, preparation, and a deeper understanding of God’s love and grace. These milestones are a beautiful way for children to grow in their faith and share in the life of the Church community.

IMPORTANT: Unless your child was baptized here at St Margaret’s, the parish priest or one of the catechists must be shown a Baptism Certificate before the Communion.

Girls at First Communion

APPLICATION FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION & HOLY COMMUNION  

Details of Child:

Parents Declaration:

I understand that example and encouragement in the home, as well as regular practice of the faith, are essential if my child is to benefit from Preparation for and Reception of the Sacraments. I promise that I will do my best to see that such examples and encouragement are forthcoming, mainly through weekly attendance at Mass on Sundays so that he/she may develop continuously in the knowledge and love of God, as shown to us in the teaching of Jesus Christ

Thanks for submitting!

Daily  Services

Saturday Vigil: Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 5:15 pm & Mass at 6:00 pm

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Sunday Mass Times: 9:00 am & 11:00 am

9:00 am Children's Liturgy

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Weekday Masses and Divine Office: 9:30 am

(Mon-Sat) 

Masses are also streamed live

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Tuesdays to Thursdays 10:10 am - 11:05 am & Fridays 10:10 am - 7:30 pm

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First Friday (Mass for the Sick): 12:30 pm

Choral Adoration on First Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

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Masses on Holy Days of Obligation:  

9:30am & 7:30pm

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Sacrament of Reconciliation: After morning Masses &

Saturdays 10:10 - 11:00 am & at call

Front view of St Margaret's
St Margaret of Scotland 
Roman Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Southwark

Fir Tree Grove, Carshalton Beeches, Surrey SM5 4NG 

carshaltonbeeches@rcaos.org.uk

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Tel: 020 8669 6483

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