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It is also a special time too for the parish community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your child\u2019s faith journey began the day you brought your child to the Church to be baptised. And what a special day that was for you and the family. Now, that child has grown, they are about to take another step in their faith journey, as they prepare for First Holy Communion. 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