Sacrament of Eucharist (First Holy Communion) in our Family of Parishes 2026
First Holy Communion ceremonies take place in May each year. As part of our preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion, we run a parish-based programme with our Parish Catechists. This programme is a continuous programme connecting the classroom with the home and the parish.
We encourage all parents and children who are preparing for their First Holy Communion to attend Mass as a sign of your commitment to your child’s preparation for the Sacrament.
Sacrament of the EucharistHere is the First Holy Communion Schedule for 2026 for the Family of Parishes
| Date | Time | Parish | School |
| Sun 10 May | 10:00am | Castlehaven & Myross | Union Hall National School |
| Sun 10 May | 11:30am | Castlehaven & Myross | Castletownshend National School |
| Sat 16 May | 10:30am | Skibbereen | St Patrick's Boys National School |
| Sun 17 May | 9:30am | Rath & The Islands | Rath National School |
| Sun 17 May | 10:00am | Kilmacabea | Glandore National School |
| Sun 17 May | 12 noon | Kilmacabea | Leap National School & Maulatrahane National School |
| Sat 23 May | 10:30am | Skibbereen | St Josephs Girls National School |
| Sun 24 May | 11:30am | Aughadown | Lisheen National School |
