Sacramental Preparation 2022-2023

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 Reconciliation - Preparation

Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance) 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.  Primary materials used for preparation are the Dynamic Catholic's Blessed series and two workshops are intended for the child and a parent/parents.

October 6, Workshop I, 6:30-8pm in the Community Center
November 3, Workshop II, 6:30-8pm in the Community Center
December 7, Reconciliation Celebration, 6:00pm in the Church

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

February 2, Workshop I, 6:30-8pm in the Community Center
March 2, Workshop II, 6:30-8pm in the Community Center
April 23, First Communion Mass, 1:30pm in the Church