First Communion

First Reconciliation and First Communion

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The First Sacraments preparation is designed in partnership with parents to prepare children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.  This preparation is open to all children who are baptized, in second grade or above, and have attended faith formation at a parish or Catholic school last year.

If your child has been baptized in another Christian tradition (not at a Catholic Church) or has not been baptized, and is seeking to become Catholic along with receiving First Sacraments, please contact Claire Dzurik at [email protected] for more details about our Children's Initiation process.

Registration for First Sacraments has closed,
 please contact Claire Dzurik with questions.

Program Components 

This program includes two parts: weekly at-home lessons and monthly church gatherings. Parents/guardians lead their children through a lesson at home once a week. Renewed and Received curriculum, pacing guide, and weekly support is provided. Families attend a church gathering once a month. Children gather in classes led by catechists and parents gather for community, formation, and small group discussion.

There are also two in-person retreats that parents attend with their children; one before Reconciliation and one before Communion. Retreats include prayer, talks, crafts, and activities.

First Sacraments Schedule

Children 6th Grade and Older:

If your child has been baptized, but has not received First Reconciliation and Communion yet, it is not too late! Please contact Claire Dzurik at [email protected] for more details about our Children's Initiation process.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Join the mission to help families encounter Jesus in the sacraments! We have a variety of ways to get involved and are looking to grow our team of catechists and assistants.
To sign up, please fill out the form below.

Sign Up to Volunteer in K-5 Ministries

*Some roles require fulfillment of Safe Environment requirements. Faith Formation staff will be in contact after sign up.
 
Staff Contact

Claire Dzurik
Elementary & Family Formation (Gr. K-5) Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 651-209-8586