• 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.

RECONCILIATION PREPARATION:  2018-2019

• Parent and Student Meeting:  Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm
• Classes will meet on Sunday Mornings (10-11 AM)

       Sundays - November 25, December 2, 9, 16, January 13, 20, 27

• Family Day:  Sunday, February 3, 2019 (4-6 PM)
• First Reconciliation Celebration: Saturday, February 9, 2019 (9 am -12 pm)

 
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION:
 

• Parent and Student Meeting:  Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm
• Classes will meet on Sunday Mornings (10-11 AM)

       Sundays - February 17, 24, March 3, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14

• Family Day:  Sunday, April 28, 2019 (4-6 PM)
• Rehearsals:    

       9 am Mass - Thursday, May 2, 2019 (6-8pm)
       11 am Mass - Friday, May 3, 2019 (6-8pm)

• First Communion Celebration:  Sunday, May 5, 2019

       English Mass – 9 am
       Spanish Mass – 11 am