First Sacraments Programme

First Sacraments

We are delighted that you have decided to continue the journey of faith for your child following baptism, underlining your fidelity to regular Sunday Mass.


Your child will prepare for and celebrate the sacraments in the following years: 

 

School Year 3 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation 

School Year 4 - Sacrament of First Holy Communion 

School Year 6 - Sacrament of Confirmation 


Please find, on the link below, a letter from Fr Simon and Miss Collins, headteacher of St Robert's School, outlining information for parents who are considering signing their children up for First Sacraments in St Robert's parish. 


Details of dates for the First Sacraments for 2026:-

Sacrament of  Confirmation 16th March enrolment by 21st December 2025

Sacrament of Reconciliation 28th March enrolment by 1st February 2026

Sacrament of Holy Communion 14th June enrolment by 22nd March 2026

First Sacraments at St Robert's

Easyfundraising

26 January 2026
To support St Robert's Church, Harrogate Building Fund without spending any extra money

Apologia - Fourth Session - an Exploration of the Church's Understanding of Suffering - Sunday 15th March, 5pm

21 January 2026
The initiative "Apologia" will return in Lent with an exploration of the Catholic Church's understanding of suffering. The date is Sunday 15th March at 5pm to 6.30pm in the parish centre. The sessions got off to a good start in September with a walk through the elements of the Mass. This was followed by the second se

Welcome to the Church!

15 January 2026
The parish welcome Louise (second from the left), the newest member of our community, into the Catholic Church as she received the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion recently. Louise has been a Christian for a long time and felt drawn to the Catholic faith some time ago. Since attending St Robert's church,

"Lord, teach us how to pray" Luke 11:1 (11th and 15th February)

15 January 2026
A new series of Sycamore, the video presentations designed to teach and guide discussion about faith, has been published and we began the series with two identical sessions in mid - January - a Wednesday morning and a Sunday evening for those who can't make during the week. This will be the pattern for future sessions.

Baptisms at St Robert's

10 January 2026
The next Seminar will take place on Sunday 8th February at 10am in preparation for the Baptism Mass at 11am on Sunday 15th February 2026 when children will be baptised into the Church and our parish family. Please pray for our children to be baptised, their parents and godparents as they all prepare, together, for th

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

26 November 2025
Bookings can be made by telephoning Tangney Tours, the telephone number is 01732 886666. Please have your passport details and GHIC card expiry date ready when you call. The deposit is £250, with the remaining balance due in April.

St Robert's Building Fund

21 November 2025
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.

Ryedale's Legacy of Faith, Power and Rebellion

2 November 2025
A new book has been published offering a fresh look at two millennia of faith, power and community in Yorkshire. Written by a St Robert's parishioner, Mick Hopwood, the book shines new light on the story of religion and community in Ryedale, one of Yorkshire's most historic regions. The book is available on Amazon in

Children's Holiday Bible Camp

14 August 2025
Thank you to Marie and her team and all the young people who took part in the Children's Holiday Bible Camp this year. The focus on the Mass produced a great deal of fruit. The children learned about the virtues of patience, faith, generosity. They experienced Adoration and contributed to the final Mass of the week

St Robert's Church Birds Eye view

11 December 2024
Click on the link below to see a longer version of the introductory video showing a Birds Eye view of the church. With thanks to Rob Fakes of Skycam in York for his work on this project.
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