PREPARATION FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION
AND FIRST COMMUNION

Two of the most important and significant rites of passage for a young Catholic child are the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and Eucharist (Communion). In the Religious Education Program, there are three years of preparation (Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2)  for these sacraments. Preparation for First Reconciliation is in first grade with reception of the sacrament in October of second grade. Preparation for First Eucharist is in second grade with reception in April. 

There is the option in second grade to receive individually with the family at a parish liturgy or to participate in the group celebration with classmates. Older students, who did not receive their First Reconciliation or First Communion by second grade, may receive (when they are properly prepared) the sacraments  at any weekend Mass the family chooses. Parents of older students meet with the religious education director to be involved in the at-home preparation.  

The First Communion Service for the 2010/2011 school year will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.