Religious Formation

Sacramental Programs

First Eucharist / Communion

At the time of First Eucharist...

  • ...a child must have been baptized
  • ...a child is 7 or 8 years old (normally)
  • ...a child has celebrated First Reconciliation
  • ...a child has had two years of previous religious instruction
  • ...a child has been participating in the faith life of the parish (Mass and Devotion)
  • ...a child has committed to home based lessons in preparation to receive the sacrament
  • ...parents have attended one mandatory informational meeting
  • ...the child and parents have participated in a required morning retreat/catechetical session

Celebration of the First Eucharist will be during the Easter Season.