First Reconciliation Preparation
(Ages 7-8 years old or in grades 2-3)
1. Children must be at least 7 years old by December 1.
2. Children must have regularly attended Faith Formation classes or been enrolled in a Home School program the previous school year, as well as the present school year.
3. Children must attend all 4 weeks of direct preparation to receive the sacrament.
4. Children must be able to distinguish between accidental and deliberate wrong (sin).
5. Children must be aware of the need for forgiveness and then trust in the forgiving love of Jesus.
6. Children must be able to express wrongdoing and sorrow in his/her own words.
7. Children must freely desire to receive the sacrament.
8. Children should have a simple understanding that the priest and the church have a special role in bringing God’s forgiveness.
9. Children should attend Mass regularly.
Direct Preparation Classes: Sunday mornings November 16 and 23, December 7 and 14, from 11am-Noon
Date of First Reconciliation: Monday evening December 15, 2008, at 7pm
First Holy Communion Preparation
(Ages 7-8 years old or in grades 2-3)
1. Children must have made their First Reconciliation at least 2 months prior to receiving First Holy Communion.
2. Children must have regularly attended Faith Formation classes or been enrolled in a Home School program the previous school year, as well as the present school year.
3. Children must attend all 6 weeks of direct preparation as well as the retreat to receive the sacrament.
4. Children must know the Lord and have a simple awareness of a relationship with Him.
5. Children must be able to distinguish the Eucharist as Jesus being present in the signs of bread and wine.
6. Children should have a desire to receive the Lord Jesus in Holy Communion.
7. Children should participate regularly in Mass.
Direct Preparation Classes: TBA
Date of First Reconciliation: TBA
Confirmation Preparation
(Ages 14-18 years old or in grades 8 and above)
1. Candidates must have regularly attended Faith Formation classes or been enrolled in a Home School program for at least 2 years prior to enrollment as a candidate for Confirmation.
2. Candidates should freely desire the sacrament and understand it fully.
3. Candidates should have a living faith in Jesus Christ.
4. Candidates must demonstrate and understanding of Catholicism by active, regular worship and service.
5. Candidates must have a sponsor who is at least 16 years of age and confirmed in the Church. Parents of candidates may not be his/her sponsor.