The liturgical life of the Catholic Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments.
There are seven sacraments in total. At school the children receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Our celebrations of the sacraments are signs of Jesus' presence in our lives and a means for receiving his grace.
At St. Gregory's we believe that it is important for children of the Catholic faith to take part in the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation. The children have an excellent understanding of how taking part in these sacraments provide a greater relationship between themselves and God.
This Sacrament focuses on the asking for God's mercy and forgiveness for the sins that have been committed. The confession of sins enables the children to be forgiven and reconcile themselves with God.
Children in Year 3 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They start preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the month of September in Year 3. Children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday 5th April 2025. The first parent meeting to prepare for this was held on 2nd October 2024 in the school hall.
This Sacrament focusses on the Eucharist which nourishes our life of faith. The signs of the bread and wine we receive are the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
Children in Year 3 receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. They start preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Communion during Year 3.
The preparation takes place during RE lessons and there are also meetings between school, parents and the parish priest. The children will receive First Holy Communion on Saturday 7th June 2025. These sacraments are widely celebrated by the entire school and parish community.
Children in Year 6 receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The children start their preparation in the October of that year, via their RE lessons, ready to receive the Sacrament.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered every year and conferred through anointing with chrism and the laying on of hands. We will inform families of the date for 2024-2025 as soon as we can.
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| Park Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5HX |
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| School Day Hours - 8:45am - 3:25pm Morning Registration - 8:50am - 9:00am Office Opening Hours - 8:00am - 4.00pm Total Hours provided in a typical week are 32.5 |
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| Tel: 0121 429 4609 Email: enquiry_gre@emmausmac.com |
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Office Manager - for enquiries from parents and the public Mr K Brown - Principal & Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs N Levack Vice Principal & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs S Byrne - Chair of Local Governing Body Please make contact via the school telephone number. To write to our Chair of Academy Committee, please send your letter to the school address above and mark the envelope 'confidential'. For enquiries or to request paper copies of information from this website please contact the school office. |
