Child/Young Person Reception Registration Form
Parish of St John Paul II, Eccles

Use this form if you would like to enrol your child for the Reception Programme for children/young people who are over the age of 7 and have not been Baptised into the Catholic Church. If you do not have all the details, you can save the form and complete it later. (Just click "Save & Resume Later" at the bottom of the form, and make a note of the web address you are given to come back to it). Essential fields are marked with an asterisk*

THIS PROGRAMME IS OPEN TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 7-13 WHO HAVE NOT BEEN BAPTISED IN A CATHOLIC CHURCH

Please read carefully the notes which accompany each of the questions, as these will give you a clearer picture of how the Programme will operate.

(The Programme begins in October - if you apply after it has begun, we may ask you to wait until the following year).
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  • We ask for your address so that we can confirm your residence within the parish, and in case we may need it for contact purposes in connection with the programme.
  • We need your email address in order to acknowledge receipt of your application, and to keep in touch as the programme progresses. (Please see note † below).
  • † As the programme progresses, we will need to contact you with information and updates and we normally do this by email - but in case we have difficulty getting in touch, we will use your phone number as a backup so that you do not miss out.
  • If you child has been Baptised in a non-Catholic Church, please let us know where. As the programme progresses, we will ask to see a copy of their Baptism Certificate. Otherwise, just leave this field blank.
  • Photographs are normally taken, and are displayed (without names) on a board in the churches. We need your permission for this, and will respect your wishes if you prefer your child's photo not to be taken.
  • TERMS

    The programme is all about completing your child's journey into the Church - the Family of God. Regular attendance at Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday is an ESSENTIAL PART of this journey.

    In submitting this form, you promise to help your child prepare for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, including the assurance of attendance at Mass, and agree to take part fully in the preparation provided by the parish. Members of the Sacramental Programme Team will assist you in every way they can.
  • If you do not have a touch screen, just trace your signature with your mouse, like a pen. (Left-click to draw)
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