First Communion
Registration for the First Communion 2026 is now closed.
If you would like to receive updates about the next registration, which will open later in the fall of this year, or if you have any questions, please email ijung@hamiltondiocese.com or call 905-844-3303 ext. 2.
Thank you!
Receiving “First Communion” is a highlight for a child’s early faith life. From the time that your child was baptized, the journey to the Eucharist began. Children who are 7 years of age (or have begun Grade 2) are invited to begin preparation for this special moment in their lives.
The Eucharist is the central act of worship in the liturgical life of the Catholic Church. The celebration of the Mass is the best expression of the church’s worship of God. Eucharist means “thanksgiving”. It is the greatest means Christians have of thanking God for the gift of his Son, Jesus Christ. In receiving Holy Communion, we receive the real presence of Jesus and so enter into an “intimate communion with God”.
In St. Andrews Parish, children prepare for First Communion as a regular part of their faith formation in Grade Two in our local Catholic Schools. Parents and the parish are involved in this preparation through the written and online portals that will be made available during the time of preparation.
Children in public and private schools who would like to celebrate the First Communion, will receive instruction material from the parish for immediate preparation.