First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation
2024-25 REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 8, 2024!
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NOTE: Students must register for the sacrament preparation class in addition to a grade-level class on either Sunday morning in-person, through Family Home Ministry, or be enrolled at a Catholic school.
Regular attendance at weekend Mass is essential to preparing to receive the Body of Christ. In-person class scheduling from 9:15-10:15 a.m. makes it convenient for families to participate in the 10:30 a.m. parish Mass directly afterwards.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are typically celebrated in 2nd grade, but older children who have not yet received these sacraments are eligible. Please call the Faith Formation office if your child is in Grade 5 or beyond and needs to celebrate these sacraments. Both sacraments are celebrated in the spring semester.
Class Schedule/Parent Meetings: Preparation for the two sacraments is a home-study program led by parents. A textbook designed for children and support materials will be provided. Two mandatory Parent Meetings (one for each sacrament) will be led by the Director of Faith Formation in the Parish Hall, 6:30-7:30 pm (2025 dates to be announced). Parents' attendance is required. Students are welcomed to attend but not required at the parents' meeting. Two additional meetings for each sacrament will be held for parents and students together (dates to be announced).
2024 Celebration Dates: First Eucharist Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 am in the Parish Church.
2025 Celebration Dates: First Reconciliation (to be announced). First Eucharist Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10 am in the Parish Church.