---
title: "First Holy Communion"
url: "https://smrc.school/our-faith/first-holy-communion"
school: "St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School"
---

# First Holy Communion

Our Sacramental Preparation Programme takes place in Year 4 and is a highly effective partnership between our school and parish. Ensuring children are well prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.

## First Holy Communion Children – May 2024

![](https://smrc.school/images/FHC-Photo-2024.jpg)

## Celebration Party

  [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/celebration-party/IMG_7523-1024x768.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/images/gallery/celebration-party/IMG_7523-1024x768.jpg)

  [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/celebration-party/IMG_7511-768x1024.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/images/gallery/celebration-party/IMG_7511-768x1024.jpg)

### Our Faith

- [Catholic Life](https://smrc.school/our-faith/catholic-life)
- [Celebration of the Word](https://smrc.school/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word)
- [Diocese Inspection Report](https://smrc.school/our-faith/diocese-inspection-report)
- [First Holy Communion](https://smrc.school/our-faith/first-holy-communion)
- [Marian Art](https://smrc.school/our-faith/marian-arts)
- [Mini Vinnies](https://smrc.school/pupils/mini-vinnies)
- [Religious Education](https://smrc.school/curriculum/curriculum-subjects/religious-education)
- [St Mary’s Prayers](https://smrc.school/our-faith/st-marys-prayers)

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### St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

 Meadowside
Sunderland
SR2 7QN

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