Preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion is an exciting time in your child’s faith life!  Learning about one’s faith is not relegated to only a specific period of time in one’s life. Rather, it is an ongoing lifelong process.

      The family has the most important role in communicating the Christian and human values that form the foundation of how a child understands who God is and His everlasting love and mercy. Children, who participate with their family in the Mass, experience the Eucharistic mystery in an intimate way.

       We seek to assist the family in building this intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Children grow in a deeper understanding of the Liturgy, sacraments, scripture, prayer, and how we are to live as disciples of Christ as a member of His mystical Body.   

       The formal sacramental experience for young children is Reconciliation. Children experience God’s mercy and love and learn that repentance and forgiveness go hand in hand.  

       First Communion marks an important milestone in a child’s life: their first (but not their last) opportunity to receive the completeness of Jesus; Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.

       Preparation for and the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion are very exciting times for both children and their families. Our parish is excited to be a part of that journey with your family.

What to know about Sacramental Preparation:
●        this is a two- yr. program
●        the child must be baptized (or in the process)
●        the child must be in the second grade or higher
●        the child must be enrolled  in the Sacramental                          program with faithful class attendance