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
16 February 2026
Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. Every path towards conversion begins by allowing the word of God to touch our hearts and welcoming it with a docile spirit. There is a relationship between the word, our acceptance of it and the transformation it brings about. For this reason, the Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled - Pope Leo
13 February 2026
Stations of the Cross for Lent take place on Fridays at 6.30pm in Church including Good Friday. They are led by different parish groups each week. Please do join us for this journey with Christ in His Passion.
13 February 2026
Confession is not always the easiest sacrament to approach and many Catholics may find themselves 'holding back'. However, whenever we do approach the Lord in this sacrament we will always find a welcome, understanding, compassion and forgiveness. There is an opportunity to make your confession before Easter when four priests will be available in church from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday 20th March. Please do come along and find peace in the sacrament of forgiveness.
by Webmaster 2 February 2026
Mary’s Angels parent and baby/toddler group - 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons 1.30-3pm Mum’s and children are valued members of our church family and we would like to invite them to come and join us at St. Roberts Parish Centre, Robert Street, for friendship fun and refreshments. All free! All children from 0-4 years welcome. Dads and grandparents welcome too! Sessions are on 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons of every month during term time from 1.30-3pm. Next sessions are 9th February, 2nd & 16th March, 13th & 27th April, 18th May, 1st & 22nd June, 6th July, 7th & 21st September. Any enquiries or desire to help even in a small way please call Katherine 01423 734828 .
26 January 2026
To support St Robert's Church, Harrogate Building Fund without spending any extra money
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
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.
21 November 2025
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
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
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