NAZARETH HOUSE FIRST COMMUNION . . . . .Children from Nazareth House Primary School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Gerard Mongan in Long Tower Church. Included is Mrs. Roisin Blackery, Principal, Ms. Caroline O'Donnell, Vice Principal, Ms. Jennifer McGill, Teacher, Ms. Genevieve Devine and Ms. Orla Healy, Learning Support Assistants.. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

placeholder image — NAZARETH HOUSE FIRST COMMUNION . . . . .Children from Nazareth House Primary School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Gerard Mongan in Long Tower Church. Included is Mrs. Roisin Blackery, Principal, Ms. Caroline O'Donnell, Vice Principal, Ms. Jennifer McGill, Teacher, Ms. Genevieve Devine and Ms. Orla Healy, Learning Support Assistants.. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: Derry schools receive sacrament of First Holy Communion

By Staff reporter

Published 8th Jun 2024, 13:33 GMT

School children from across the city joined with their families recently in celebration of their First Holy Communion

Children from Mr. McGivigan's class at Sacred Heart PS who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Patrick Lagan at Sacred Heart Church. Included is Ms. Orlaith Owens, classroom assistant. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Children from Mr. McGivigan's class at Sacred Heart PS who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Patrick Lagan at Sacred Heart Church. Included is Ms. Orlaith Owens, classroom assistant. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Children from Mrs. McAllister's class at Sacred Heart PS who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Patrick Lagan at Sacred Heart Church. Included are Kiera and Deborah, classroom assistants. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Children from Mrs. McAllister's class at Sacred Heart PS who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Patrick Lagan at Sacred Heart Church. Included are Kiera and Deborah, classroom assistants. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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