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

Apologia - Human Sexuality

17 October 2026
Join us this Sunday evening at 5pm (18th October) in the parish centre for our next Apologia session, which helps us discuss and explore all aspects of the Catholic faith. An invited speaker, Monsignor Keith Barltrop, parish priest of St Mary of the Angels in Bayswater and former rector of Allen Hall Seminary, will le

Construction work in the Narthex

16 October 2026
As you can see, now that the suspended ceiling has been taken down in the Narthex, decorating work has been taking place and new lighting installed. There is still some painting to be done in the coming week before we can move on to the next step of the project, which is replacing the glass in the oriel window and ins

Women's Evening - 12th October 2026

14 October 2026
Thank you to Emma for organising last week’s Women’s Evening, and to Fr Simon, Bill and Richard for kindly helping with the setting up, serving the food and clearing up afterwards. We had a lovely evening, beginning with Adoration and continuing with a wonderful time of fellowship and getting to know new friends within our parish community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special! 

Leeds, Middlesbrough & Hallam Consultation 2026

14 October 2026
Please find here a copy of the Report that was sent to the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV at the end of August concerning the potential unification of our three dioceses.

All Souls' Commemoration

13 October 2026
Fr Simon will be at Stonefall Cemetery on Sunday 1st November from 1230pm to bless the graves as directed by any families who wish their loved ones' graves to be blessed. It's an opportunity to remember our loved ones and pray for their souls at the beginning of the month of November, dedicated to the Holy Souls. The

Visit to Ushaw College

6 October 2026
Our altar serving team joined with some members of the 18 to 30 group and a few parents on a visit to Ushaw College in Durham last weekend. It was a tremendous opportunity to deepen friendships and explore more about our Catholic faith. Ushaw was at the centre of priestly training for the Northern Provinces from 1808 u

The Bereavement Journey

1 October 2026
7 Sessions of films and discussion

Looking ahead at St Robert's

29 September 2026
Here are a few dates of events which are happening in the future - chance for people to put them in their diaries.

Responding to the Call of Creation: What Can We Do at St Robert’s?

28 September 2026
Here, you can download 'The Call of Creation', issued by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and referred to by Bishop Marcus in his recent pastoral letter. For those who have expressed an interest in exploring this area in a parish context, please do read this document and, in the next couple o

Pastoral Letter - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

27 September 2026
You can access here the Pastoral Letter for the Season of Creation from Bishop Marcus. If anyone would like to explore this further as part of a parish group, please speak with or write to Fr Simon.
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