The age for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation & Holy Communion will be the age of reason, or generally 7 years of age.
Parents are the primary educators of children in the Catholic faith and should take an active part in their child’s First Reconciliation & Holy Communion preparation.
Parents should make every effort to attend Mass with their children on a regular basis to give witness to the faith and to fulfill their weekend Mass obligation as laid out by Pope Paul VI.
Families should make every attempt to register in the parish – This may be done at the same time as registration for the Faith Formation classes for your convenience.
First Reconciliation and Holy Communion classes meet on Sundays and are in addition to the regular Wednesday evening Faith Formation Classes.
A Parent/Guardian must present a copy of the child's Baptismal Certificate for our records if not done previously to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Students will be prepared to receive both the sacraments of First Reconciliation & Holy Communion.
PARENT/STUDENT MEETING:: Sunday, November 10, 2019 2 PM in English, 4 PM in Spanish
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION:
Classes will meet on Sunday Mornings (10-11 AM)
December 1, 8, 15 and Janaury 5, 12, 19
Retreat: Saturday, January 25, 2020 (3-5:30 PM with Mass at 5:30 PM)
Reconciliation Celebration: Saturday, February 8, 2020 (9am-12 noon)
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION:
Classes will meet on Sunday Mornings (10-11 AM)
March 1, 8, 22, 29 and April 5, 19
Retreat: Saturday, April 25, 2020 (3-5:30 PM with Mass at 5:30 PM)
Rehearsals:
9 am Mass - Thursday, April 30, 2020 (6 pm)
11 am Mass - Friday, May 1, 2020 (6 pm)