All students wishing to celebrate a sacrament will participate in Religious Education classes, either through the parish school or the religious education program the year prior to and the year of the sacrament.
Required sacrament preparation is done through a family-centered program which includes home study assignments and workshops to prepare for each sacrament.
Reconciliation & First Eucharist:
Students wishing to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist must have already received the sacrament of Baptism. Sacrament classes for Reconciliation and First Eucharist normally begin as early as 2nd grade and the process involves a series of parent/child workshops aimed at involving the whole family in the preparation. Sessions begin shortly after school begins and our First Eucharist celebrations usually occur in early May.
In accordance with diocesan guidelines, all students will prepare for Reconciliation prior to preparation for their first Eucharist.
First Reconciliation 2022 |
Parent Meeting September 22 6:00pm |
Workshop 1 October 20 6:00pm |
Workshop 2 November 17 6:00pm |
Celebration December 1st 6:00pm |
First Eucharist 2023 |
Parent Meeting January 19 6:00pm |
Workshop 1 February 16 6:00pm |
Workshop 2 March 16 6:00pm |
Practice May 4 6:00pm |
Celebration May 6/7 4:30/8:30 & 11:00 |
Confirmation 2022-2023 |
Info Meeting Sept. 29 |
Workshop 1 Nov. 12 |
Rite of Welcome Nov. 12 4:30 Mass |
Workshop 2 March 11 |
Rite of Sending May 14 11:00 Mass |
Retreat TBA |
Confirmation St. Mary Cathedral May 21 at 2:30 |
All students will need a sponsor who is an active member in the Catholic Church who will be able to be present at the Rite of Confirmation. There will be various activities for the sponsor and student to complete together throughout the year. If the family is unable to find a sponsor, we will help find a good match in the parish.
If you are unsure if your child is prepared for sacramental preparation because they did not attend religious education last year, has not been baptized, or is past the usual sacrament age, please contact Megan Drake to make arrangements and discuss the options available.