First Sacraments

The Christian initiation of these children requires both a conversion that is personal and somewhat developed, in proportion to their age, and the assistance of the education they need.

RCIA, no. 253

The time of First Sacraments is a beautiful and special moment for each family and child, as for the first time they find forgiveness in the sacrament of reconciliation and are fed in the sacrament of the Eucharist. We prepare these young members of the faith in their first two years of grade school faith formation. 

The Sacrament of Baptism is a prerequisite for receiving these Sacraments. Each fall, sacramental registration information is emailed out to the second grade students of our grade school faith formation programs.

Parents are considered the primary educators for this important sacramental preparation process, with support from the parish. For each sacrament, a parent/child workshop will be offered on three different dates,, each class is different and attending the classes is highly reccommended to ensure your child understands the Sacrament. There is a one-time registration fee to cover the cost of the materials for both sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. That fee is $60.00

FIRST RECONCILIATION:

In the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, we celebrate God’s mercy and forgiving love.  Children may celebrate with our group Reconciliation Services or on any Saturday at the Parish.

Parents will be provided with materials to prepare their child for First Reconciliation. At that time, the registration form, both sacramental fees and a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate should be submitted.

FIRST EUCHARIST:

In this Sacrament, children are invited to share the Body and Blood of Christ at the Table of the Lord for the first time. Parents will be provided with materials to prepare their child for First Eucharist.