New course in Offaly parish for parents of Confirmation children

AS part of an initiative started by the Meath Diocese, Tullamore Parish will launch a new programme for parents of children due to receive the sacrament of Confirmation on January 31, 2026.

The course is designed to help answer some of the following questions: Do you have

questions about your faith? Do your children ask questions about their faith you would like to be able to answer with more confidence?

Called the Sycamore course, it is a short four-hour course over four weeks for the parents of children preparing for Confirmation this year.

It also offers an opportunity to meet other parents, explore beliefs, share ideas and think about questions that really matter.

Successfully run across the globe since 2014, the Sycamore Programme is an introductory course on the Christian faith and its relevance for life today.

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It provides an opportunity for parents to understand, prepare and support their child’s faith journey.

The Sycamore course will be held at the Parish Centre, Benburb Street, on October 14, 21 and 28 and November 4 next.

For more information parents of Confirmation candidates can call the parish centre (057-9321587), or log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie

Each session runs from 8-9pm and includes tea/coffee, a short film, and discussion. Topics include the Search for Happiness, Baptism and Confirmation, the Holy Spirit and the Church, and Healing and Forgiveness.

The sessions are open to all parents of confirmation classes in Tullamore Parish. It is being led by some members of the Parish Team (parents and teachers together with Fr Damian Budau).

Previous participants have described a real sense of community, a spirit of friendship, and some great conversation. Sycamore sessions are completely free to attend and all are very welcome.