{"id":1862,"date":"2022-02-25T22:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T22:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elgin.rcda.scot\/?p=1862"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:41:54","slug":"sacraments-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elgin.rcda.scot\/?p=1862","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the Diocese of Aberdeen, children are usually prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation when they are in P3, First Holy Communion in P4, and Confirmation in P7.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please complete the form below if you would like to enrol your child for sacramental preparation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At <span style=\"color: #666699;\">St Sylvester\u2019s School<\/span>, preparation for these sacraments takes place during the school day.<\/p>\n<p>For children in <span style=\"color: #666699;\">Elgin &amp; Lossiemouth<\/span> who do not attend St Sylvester&#8217;s School, sacramental preparation classes are offered after school by the Dominican Sisters at Greyfriars Convent. Classes begin in September.<\/p>\n<p>Sacramental preparation classes are also offered at St Margaret&#8217;s in <span style=\"color: #666699;\">Forres<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>If you live <span style=\"color: #666699;\">elsewhere<\/span> in the pastoral area, please complete the form below and Sr Imelda Ann will be in touch with you to discuss preparation for your child.<\/p>\n<div data-test='contact-form'\n\t\t\tid='contact-form-1862'\n\t\t\tclass='jetpack-contact-form-container '\n\t\t\tdata-wp-interactive='jetpack\/form' 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