Preparation For First Holy Communion

With reference to the Pastoral Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion), shall be received  from the age of 9 years, after not less than one and a half years of instructions and scrutiny of the candidates before reception.  (Pastoral Guidelines, Archdiocese of Nairobi - Chpt 5.4.1 The Eucharist)

Age Requirement For Our Holy Communion Classes

Class placement in our Sunday Catechism Program is detailed below. Please note that our class placement arrangement is designed to fit in with the requirements for receiving of the sacraments of initiation as stipulated in the pastoral guidelines of the Archdiocese of Nairobi.  Our age requirements for each class are therefore as follows:
Child's age as at 01 May 2018*

7 years old
8 years old
Catechism Class Placement in 2018

Year 3 / Grade 3 (First Reconciliation)*
Year 4 / Grade 4 (First Holy Communion)*
​Born on or before

01 May 2010
01 May 2009
*  These are our sacrament classes.  If your child is 9 years or older as at 01 May 2018, and has not received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, they will be placed in our current sacrament class.

Downloadable Registration Form

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Please bring your duly completed form when you come to meet our Coordinator.

Online Registration Form

You can register online by clicking the button below which will take you to our online form.

Requirements for Registration

  1. A clear copy of your child's Baptism Certificate.
  2. If your child has received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, we will need confirmation of that as well, so that they can be placed in the appropriate class/group.
  3. Your child's gender & date of birth.
  4. Full names and contact details for both parents/guardians (mobile number & email address).
  5. An alternative or emergency contact number.
  6. Any special needs or allergies we should be aware of.
  7. If you are transferring from another Parish, a letter or email from your former Parish or child's Catholic School, confirming that your child has been attending catechism classes will be required, particularly if your child will be admitted to a sacrament class.  The letter or email should mention what level of preparation your child has received to-date.  Emails should be sent to the Catechism Coordinator at ajshrinecatechist@gmail.com​​