Sacramental Preparation

Confirmation: Journeying With My Child 2023

Join Fr. Chris O'Donnell as he walks parents through the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament itself, development of children at that age, and the important role parents play in children's lives are discussed.

Confirmation: Journeying With Your Child

In this video, Patricia Kieran explains the Sacrament of Confirmation, the responsibilities of parents and those preparing to receive the sacrament.

First Holy Communion: Journeying With Your Child

Daniel O'Connell speaks on the the unconditional loving nature of God, understanding the sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation and, the importance of prayer in the life of Christians.

Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 1

In this first lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to understand Reconciliation (Confession) and how important it is to admit when we make mistakes, say we are sorry and receive God's forgiveness through Reconciliation.

Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 2

In this second lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to understand the different parts of the Mass: Sorry, Story, Supper and Sending. They learn how Jesus is present for them in the Community gathered, in the Word and in Holy Communion.

Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 3

In this third lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to learn the prayers and responses for the different parts of the Mass and prepare them to receive Jesus in Holy Communion.

Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 1

In this first episode, Eleanor and Johanna focus on how the Holy Spirit makes a difference in our lives.

Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 2

In the second episode Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris (he is the one in the Kilmallock jersey!) explain the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how they can be used throughout your life.

Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 3

In the third, and final, episode Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris (in a Limerick jersey this time!) take you through the Confirmation Ceremony and the four parts of the Rite of Confirmation.

1st Holy Communion - Corpus Christi Invitation to Children and Parents

Invitation to families of First Holy Communion children to participate in a special family prayer moment on Corpus Christi Sunday, 14th June

Preparing at Home for Confirmation

When we pray, we invite God into our hearts and our minds; we draw near to him and he is the best Teacher of all.

Decision Point

Decision Point is a comprehensive, engaging, video-based Confirmation preparation programme.

Confirmation

WATCH a limerick family explain how they are using the Decision Point programme at home to prepare their child for Confirmation

First Communion & First Reconciliation

There are many important ways to prepare for the sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation. The most important thing, however, is to pray every day.

Preparing for First Holy Communion at Home

Watch the video and see how this family are continuing to prepare for First Holy Communion at home.