The belief that the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus and a desire to receive the Sacrament are essential to the reception of First Communion. Determining readiness is left to the discretion of the parents. The Clergy assisted by the Catechist or Sunday School Teachers will assist the parents so that an informed decision can be made. It is no longer presumed that just because a child is eight years of age he / she is ready to receive First Communion.

• Children must have completed at least 4 years of religious education (current year may be counted).
  
  
• A copy of your child's Baptism Certificate is required.

• Faithful and consistent participation in Parish Catechism Classes conducted in the Vicariate. i.e. Kuwait City, Salmiya or Ahmadi is a must. If the child is visiting Kuwait, then a certificate of participation in Catechism Classes from his / her parish is mandatory for him/her to receive the Sacrament of Communion in Kuwait.
  
  
• The Catechism Class Schedules for the Holy Family Cathedral Parish, Our Lady of Arabia Parish and St. Thérèse Parish are available on the Parish Schedules Page.
  
  
• Prior to the ceremony, parents will be required to attend a meeting. This meeting will provide instruction on how parents can prepare their children for the sacrament of Reconciliation and the sacrament of the Eucharist.

  Learn more about the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
  Catechism Classes ( Prep. for First Holy Communion ) in your Parish in Kuwait
  Schedule for First Holy Communion in your Parish in Kuwait (when available - is published on the Parish Notices Page)

Please also see:
GUIDELINES FOR CATECHISM CLASSES IN KUWAIT