Welcome to our Parish

There are two churches in our parish.

St Joseph's, Goole and Sacred Heart, Howden

Father Nigel Barr lives at 1 Buttfield Road, Howden, DN14 7DW. Tel 01430 430245
Mrs Helen Cooke, Headteacher, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy, Goole, Tel: 01405 762607  

St Joseph's
Pasture Road
Goole, DN14 6DP

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Sacred Heart
Buttfield Road,
Howden, DN14 7DW

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Preparation for First Sacraments 2024


In the Diocese of Leeds children are normally prepared for Reconciliation (Confession) in Year 3, for First Holy Communion in Year 4 and for Confirmation in Year 5.

There will be more detail about the preparation procedure at the bottom soon. Dates for the reception of the sacraments are not yet known, but will be posted here as soon.as possible.

ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH. . .

Dates of Sessions

First Reconciliation

Session 1. Thankfulness

Session 2. Honesty and Bravery

Session 3. Reflection.

Session 4. Friendship and Respect.

Session 5. Love and Forgiveness.

First Holy Communion

Session 1. Faith.

Session 2. Hope.

Session 3. Love.

Session 4. Stillness.

Session 5. Generosity & Gratitude.

Session 6. Food for the Journey.

Session 7. Reflection. Thursday

Rehearsal     

SACRED HEART CHURCH.

Dates of Sessions

First Reconciliation  

Session 1. Thankfulness

Session 2. Honesty and Bravery.

Session 3. Reflection.

Session 4. Friendship and Resect.   

Session 5. Love and Forgiveness.

First Holy Communion

Session 1. Faith.  

Session 2. Hope.  

Session 3. Love.

Session 4. Stillness

Session 5. Generosity & Gratitude.

Session 6. Food for the Journey.

Session 7. Reflection.

Rehearsal