St. Ignatius Parish celebrates the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation in Year 3 of Primary School. 

Holy Communion is a Sacrament of Initiation, and so celebrating the first reception of this most holy sacrament calls for a joyous celebration. The celebration of First Holy Communion usually takes place on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi or a Sunday closer to that date.  

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an encounter with Christ that provides healing and forgiveness for our souls. The Church expects that the first reception of this sacrament of forgiveness is celebrated just prior to the child’s first time going to the Holy Communion. In this way, the communicant will be in a state of grace, with heart, mind, and soul ready to make room for our Lord in Holy Communion.  

Requirements 

• The family of the child must be registered at St. Ignatius Parish.  
  
  
• Children must be baptized Catholics. If your child was not Baptised at a Catholic Church in the Cayman Islands, we will need a copy of the Baptism Certificate upon Registration.  
  
  
• At least 7 years old 
  
  
• First Communicants enrolled in Year 3 (British Curriculum) or Grade 2 (North American curriculum) of Primary School  
  
  
• If your child attends a school other than St. Ignatius Catholic School, he/she must complete the Pre-Communion class (Year 2/Grade 1) before moving on to the First Holy Communion Class.  
  
  
• ALL children of the Parish (regardless of the primary school they attend) preparing for First Holy Communion must attend Faith Formation classes on Sunday mornings from 10 am until 11:15 am.  
• Classes begin promptly, so children must be on time for the start.  
  
  
• Families must attend weekend Mass on Saturday evenings at 6 pm or on Sundays.  
• To register for First Holy Communion classes, click here.