First Sacrament Program
Our First Sacrament program coincides within our Family Formation gatherings. The meetings are generally the 1st Sunday of the month from October-May. Our first meeting of 2023 is October 1st at 9-10:15am in Sirba Hall.
Printable Schedule
First Reconciliation
Parents introduce their children to the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the same time as First Eucharist. Being a registered parishioner and enrollment in a our year-long family formation program is required. A family-oriented preparation process is offered to assist parents with children in grade two. Preparation includes an introductory parent session, attendance at our Enrollment Mass in November, completion of a home study workbook, attendance at our monthly Family Formation program and a parent/child retreat experience.
First Reconciliation is celebrated in late January.
This year the Sacrament of First Reconcilation will be celebrated on January 20th 2024.
Parents and family members have found this preparation to be a good reason for them to again receive the graces of the Sacrament.
Reconciliation Celebrations: Celebrate this Sacrament any Saturday at 3:00 p.m. More opportunities for reconciliation are offered during Advent and Lent.
First Eucharist
The second half of the First Sacrament preparation year is focused on preparing for First Eucharist, which is celebrated during Sunday Mass in May. Being a registered parishioner and enrollment in our year-long family formation program is required. Preparation takes place primarily in the home with parent guidance, usually while a child is in the second grade. A family-oriented preparation process is offered to assist parents with children in grade two. Preparation includes an introductory parent session, completion of a home study workbook, attendance at our monthly Family Formation program and a parent/child retreat experience and a rehearsal.
First Communion will be celebrated May 5th 2024. 10:30am Mass
For more information, contact us.