Sunday the 20th of May was a truly uplifting day for 21 of our children who made their 1st Holy communion, not only spiritually, but the weather was kind to us also. The children: Madeleine, Niamh, Giulia, Sara, Rachael, Jade, Maddy, Francesca, Louis, Hannah, George, Sophie, Oliver, Isabella, Marcus, Claire, Harry, Evie, Sofia, Christopher and Garielle have started their long journey in receiving this most sacred sacrament and expressed their joy in doing so with the following prayers they made up in their lessons:

Many relatives travelled from far and wide and were truly moved by the hymns, starting with 'Bring Flowers of the Rarest' and ending with the Joyous 'Colours of Day'. Afterwards the children had the usual photo call on the front lawn then into the hall for drinks and nibbles. Tracy Deary came up trumps yet again, with a wonderful cake with all the children’s names iced on top.

Thank you to Canon Noakes and Deacon Michael, all the Prayer partners, photographer, parents and catechists for making it such a special day.

We are looking forward to receiving you.
We will feel closer to you.
We know you will always be close to us.
We will feel more safe.
You will always help us, Jesus.
You will fill us with your love.
We will become better people.
Jesus, you will make us loving and kind.
You will make our souls pure.
We will never feel lonely.