Our Sacramental Preparation Process is a Family based model in which parents
participate with their child in the sessions.

The curriculum we are using is from the Augustine Institute called
Signs of Grace:  for more info about it,  CLICK HERE.

Two Sunday monthly sessions from 1:15pm to 2:30pm; unless otherwise noted.
Mandatory Parent (only) Meeting: Saturday, August 19, 2023 @ 10am to 11:30am

First Reconciliation Preparation:

September 10: God is Our Loving Father

September 24: God Reveals His Saving Plan

October 15: Jesus Comes to Save Us

October 22: The Church Continues

November 05: Life in Christ

December 03: The Sacrament of Reconciliation

December 10: Celebrating Reconciliation

Winter Break: 12/18/23 - 01/01/2024

First Eucharist Preparation:

January 07: Preparing the Way for Christ

January 21: The Last Supper

February 04: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

February 11: The Sacrament of the Eucharist

March 03: Receiving Holy Communion

March 10: The Liturgy of the Mass

April 21: The Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
- First Reconciliation Retreat: Sunday, April 28 @ 1:15pm

- Celebration of First Reconciliation: Saturday, May 04 @ 10:30am
(The Prodigal Son and Movie: How to Make a Great Confession)

- First Communion Workshop and Rehearsal: Sunday, May 05 @ 1:15pm
(Video: The Miracle at every Mass, Rehearsal and Make First Communion Banners)

- Celebration of First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ TBD

- Corpus Christi Sunday: Mass followed by Procession of the Blessed Sacrament:
Sunday June 02 @ 10am Mass

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You Are Forgiven: Preparing for First Reconciliation

             

Seven Sunday Sessions: 2023 Year

9/10, 09/24, 10/15, 10/22, 11/05, 12/03, 12/10

First Reconciliation Retreat: Sunday April 28, 2024 @ 1:15pm (Parent(s) & Child)

Celebration of First Reconciliation: Saturday May 04, 2024 @ 10:30am

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You Are Loved: Preparing for First Holy Communion
                     
 

Seven Sunday Sessions: 2024 Year

1/07, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 3/3, 3/10, 4/21

First Communion Workshop and Rehearsal: Sat. May 05, 2024 @ 10:30am

Celebration of First Holy Communion: Sunday May 19, 2024 @ TBD

Requirements:

• At least one full year of catechesis in the prior year
• Enrollment in Sacramental Preparation Sunday sessions
• Concurrent enrollment in weekly catechesis/religious education in the parish or at one’s parish school

Fees:
$100 (in addition to fees for weekly catechetical classes)
If enrolled at a Catholic school, attendance in weekly catechetical classes at the parish is not necessary.