The formal preparation of children for the Sacrament of Holy Communion is in conjunction with First Reconciliation/Penance and occurs when they are seven years old, and in the second grade. It also involves ongoing participation in the regular parish Religious Education program provided for all families and children. In addition, there are specific activities in preparation for each sacrament including work at home and in the parish. Parental involvement is essential including two parent/child workshops.
Your child must already be baptized to participate in this sacramental formation; therefore, a Baptismal certificate is required at registration. Also, the student must attend 2 consecutive years of Faith Formation Classes before they may receive the sacraments - that means First Grade RE and Second Grade RE Classes.
2nd Year Sacrament Preparation - Important Sacramental Dates:
1st Reconciliation (a.k.a. Confession, Penance)
- Parent Preparation for 1st Reconciliation - on Wed Nov 7th at either 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30pm
- 1st Reconciliation Parent/Child Retreat - Thursday, Nov 15, 2018 - after school until 6:00pm
- The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation - Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6:00pm
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st Eucharist -
- Parent Preparation for 1st Eucharist - on Wed, Apr 3rd at either 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30pm
- 1st Eucharist Parent/Child Retreat - Thursday, April 11 - after school until 6:00pm
- Rehearsal for 1st Eucharist is Friday, April 26th at 6:00pm
- The Celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist - Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00am
Parent/Child Preparation at Home:
All parents are given resources to support preparation of the sacraments in the home during the 1st and 2nd year.
- All Children must learn these basic prayers during the 1st year. sacrament preparation prayers for children
- Parent/Child Preparation in the Home for Reconciliation
- Parent/Child Preparation in the Home for Eucharist
SACRAMENT Preparation for OLDER CHILDREN - 3rd grade and up!
