Worship
Discover Communion! at St John’s, Upper Norwood
Preparing Children Aged 7–11 for First Holy Communion. Ready to begin your child’s journey of faith? Explore what makes Discover Communion! a joyful and unforgettable experience below.
A joyful journey of faith for children
Discover Communion! is a creative and welcoming course for children aged 7–11 in Upper Norwood, preparing them for their First Holy Communion at St John’s, Upper Norwood. With stories, science, baking, and prayer, we explore what it means to belong to the Christian community.
Discovering Holy Communion through play, prayer and adventure
At St John’s, Upper Norwood, we help children aged 7–11 explore the meaning of Holy Communion — also called the Eucharist — in a fun, age-appropriate way. Communion is when Christians receive bread and wine as a sign of Jesus’ love and unity with the Church family.
Through four hands-on sessions, children dive into faith and big questions using:
Storytelling and role play
Science experiments
Baking and creative crafts
Reflective prayer activities
A joyful group trip to Go Ape Battersea Park
Every session builds confidence, friendship, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be part of the Body of Christ.
Open to all: Welcoming every child to Discover Communion!
Discover Communion is open to all children aged 7–11 (school years 2–6), whether they’re baptised or not, regularly attend church or are exploring faith for the first time. If your child hasn’t been baptised, we’ll gladly talk with you about arranging baptism before their First Holy Communion.
At St John’s, Upper Norwood, we are committed to inclusion and support. Children with additional needs, those from adoptive or foster families, and anyone needing extra care will be welcomed, celebrated, and supported every step of the way.
Child Safeguarding
At St John’s, Upper Norwood, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people. All our staff and volunteers are DBS checked and trained in safeguarding to ensure their safety and well-being. To learn more, please visit our safeguarding page or get in touch with us directly.
Contact us to register
Want to sign up or learn more? We’d love to hear from you.
📧 Email Mthr Rachael at mthrrachael@sjun.org.uk
📧 Or contact Fr John at vicar@sjun.org.uk
📍 Location: St John’s, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, London SE19 2RX
📞 Phone: 020 8771 6686