First Holy Communion

First Communion is celebrated when children are in Second Class. Preparation for First Communion is shared by the parish, the school and the family. In school children follow the Grow in Love Religious Education programme.

The parish preparation programme offers parents and family the opportunity to be involved in their children’s preparation.

A significant part of the programme will take place at Sunday masses during the year. Parents will be advised of the specific masses to attend with their children.

Schedule for the Academic Year 2024/25:

Meeting with Families:

Monday Sept. 23rd

Tubber NS & Boston NS

Tuesday Sept. 24th

Corofin NS & Kilnaboy NS

Wednesday Sept. 25th

Crusheen NS

Thursday Sept. 26th

Ruan NS & Toonagh NS

Mass at which the children lead us in prayer:


January Sat 25th & Sun 26th
March Sat 8th & 9th
March Sat 29th & Sun 30th

Family Masses:

Boston Church
Sat 6.30pm


January 25th
March 8th
March 29th

Ruan Church
Sat 8pm


January 25th
March 8th
March 29th

Crusheen Church
Sun 9.30am


January 26th
March 9th
March 30th

Corofin Church
Sun 11am


January 26th
March 9th
March 30th

Celebration of the Sacrament of Communion for the First Time

May 10th

11am Crusheen NS
1pm Tubber NS & Boston NS

May 10th

11am Toonagh NS

May 17th

11am Corofin NS
11am Ruan NS
1pm Kilnaboy NS