First Reconciliation & First Communion
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Preparation for the sacrament of First Reconciliation occurs along-side ongoing faith formation (religious education) in your child's grade level. Children must be at least seven (7) years old and in the second grade or higher to register for first reconciliation classes. This sacramental preparation is SUPPLEMENTAL to the regular faith formation; children must also be registered for faith formation in order to also receive sacrament prep. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENT PREP. As parent(s), you will discern your child's readiness to begin the preparation and be an instrumental part in the review of curriculum for the sessions.
To help you discern if your child is ready to begin preparation for First Reconciliation you should carefully consider the following questions:
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- Has your child been baptized and reached the age of reason: 7 years old?
- Does your child know the difference between right and wrong? Can your child distinguish between mistakes or accidents and deliberate wrongdoing? Does your child express sorrow for wrongdoing?
- Does your child forgive others?
- Does your child pray at home and at Mass?
- Does the family attend Mass regularly?
- Does your child relate to Jesus as one who forgives?
- Are you committed to the sacramental preparation process and having your child attend every preparation session and a parent attend every ROCK session?
All classes are in the Worship Space, MONDAY evenings 6:00 –7:30 pm. Be sure to complete the First Reconciliation at-home assignments prior to class each week.
2025-2026 First Reconciliation class dates
September 22 September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27
November 10 - First Reconciliation Assessment November 22 - Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
FIRST COMMUNION
Preparation for the sacrament of First Communion occurs along-side ongoing faith formation (religious education) based on grade level of your child. This sacramental preparation is SUPPLEMENTAL to the regular faith formation and you as the parent will discern their readiness to begin the preparation and be an instrumental part in their review of curriculum for the sessions. Children must be at least seven (7) years old and in the second grade or higher and have received first reconciliation before receiving their first communion.
To help you discern if your child is ready to begin preparation for First Eucharist you should carefully consider the following questions:
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- Has your child been baptized?
- Has your child reached the age of reason: 7 years old?
- Has your child received First Reconciliation or will he/she be enrolled in preparation class for Reconciliation?
- Is your child interested in receiving Holy Communion?
- Does your child pray at home?
- Does your child regularly attend and participate in the Sunday Mass?
- Does your child relate to Jesus as one who loves and cares for them?
- Does your child understand that they are to care for others?
- Does your child have a sense of belonging to the Catholic community?
- Are you committed to the sacramental preparation process and having your child attend each preparation session?
All classes are in the Worship Space, MONDAY evenings 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Be sure to complete the First Communion at-home assignments prior to class each week.
First Communion class dates
March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 April 6 April 13
April 20 - First Communion Assessment
April 23 - First Communion Mass Rehearsal (6 pm)
First Communion Mass is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, which is a dedicated First Communion Mass. Children check in at 10:30 am.
* Please note, all children and youth receiving First Sacraments must also attend their montly grade-level Faith Formation classes, in addition to the sacrament preparation listed above. Please see the Formation tab for grade level Formation dates.