First Communion

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two-year process that typically begins in 1st grade with the children receiving these sacraments in May of their 2nd year. See requirements below.

Contact Seferina Del Valle (grades 1 – 8) and Miguel DeAngel (grades 9 – 12) with any questions about sacramental preparation.

General Requirements

  • Birth and Baptismal Certificates (due September 30, 2024)
    • We require a copy of both the birth and baptismal certificate of every student in our Faith Formation program.
  • Complete two years of sacramental preparation
  • Attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation
  • Attend weekly Faith Formation classes and any related parent meetings
  • Learn the prayers assigned to the student’s grade

Year One Requirements

  • Follow general requirements listed above
  • Complete Year One Journal provided at the parent meeting (due April 30)
    • We encourage parents to work with their children to complete the journal to help reinforce their learning.

Year Two Requirements

  • Follow general requirements listed above
  • Complete Year Two Journals (due December 7, First Reconciliation journal; and April 30 for First Communion journal)
    • We encourage parents to work with their children to complete the journal to help reinforce their learning.  
  • Participate in two Parent/Child First Reconciliation Retreats on October 12 and November 9, 2024.
    • Group 1: 10am – 12pm (both dates)
    • Group 2: 1 – 3pm (both dates)
  • Participate in two parent/child First Communion Retreats on February 8 and March 15, 2025.
    • Group 1: 10am – 12pm (both dates)
    • Group 2: 1 – 3pm (both dates)

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