Sacramental Preparation 2018-2019

Mary Lippert, Child and Family Ministry Coordinator



Preparation for celebrating the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist  take place separately from our regular Religious Formation Program. Parents may present their children for full participation in the sacraments when they have determined a readiness and a desire to receive these sacraments on the part of the child beginning in 2nd grade. Children must be enrolled in Religious Formation and active in church life for 1 year before enrolling for any Sacrament preparation.. Click here for complete details.

To enroll a child in our sacramental preparation programs, parents need to complete the Sacrament section on the Religious Formation Registration Form. All mailings for these two sacraments will be sent to parents of current year second graders, as well as those who have already indicated they wish to have their child prepare if he or she is in a higher grade.
First Communion Mass - Sunday, April 26 at 1:00pm

First Reconciliation - Preparation

Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.

Begins in the fall and concludes with a Family Reconciliation Service. Parent(s) attend an orientation session and two enrichment sessions with their child to prepare for celebrating the sacrament. Primary materials used for preparation are the Dynamic Catholic's Blessed series.

First Reconciliation - Thursday, December 12 at 7:00pm

First Eucharist - Preparation

The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.

Begins in January and concludes with First Communion Mass on the 2nd Sunday after Easter. Parent(s) attend an orientation session and two enrichment sessions with their child to prepare for celebrating the sacrament. Primary materials used for preparation are from Dynamic Catholic's Blessed series.

Required Workshop Schedules, Celebration of Forgiveness, First Communion Mass

Two Reconciliation Workshops in the fall from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Thursday, October 3 and Thursday, November 7 in the Community Center

Two First Eucharist Workshops in the winter/spring from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Thursday, February 6 and Thursday, March 5 in the Community Center

Rehearsal and Blessing Cup Potluck
Friday, April 24 at 6:00pm in the Community Center

First Communion Mass - Sunday, April 26 at 1:00pm