During their second grade year in Faith Formation children prepare to receive the sacraments of first Reconciliation and first Communion. Students are guided through the purpose and the beauty of receiving God's grace through these holy sacraments.
The first half of the year is spent preparing children for their first penance, which takes place in January. The second half of the year is spent on receiving the Eucharist, which takes place on various Saturdays and Sundays in May.
Out of Cycle Sacramental Preparation
We have a special class for students grades 3-5 who haven't made their sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist. This class meets at 9 am on Sunday mornings during the Faith Formation Program.
Video Resources
The internet has a variety of resources for sacramental preparation. One of our favorites is www.bustedhalo.com which has some excellent videos on the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. These videos are especially helpful to parents who might want a quick review of the sacraments themselves.
Reconciliation: Why We Confess
Saracrments 201: The Eucharist and What We Believe
How to Receive the Eucharist
