Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Patrick is rooted in the family at home. As first teachers of the faith, we invite you to walk with your children as they prepare for the sacraments. Lumen Gentium from the Second Vatican Council that, “The family is, so to speak, the domestic church. In it parents should, by their word and example, be the first preachers of the faith to their children.” Those preparing for these two Sacraments will work through the text at home. Our office will provide review questions to help as conversation guides for the material and to help us understand where we will need to help cover this material.
Children who are eligible will receive an invitation and registration letter prior to sacramental preparation. If you are new to the parish, or have not received an invitation, or have any questions or concerns, please call the Faith Formation office.
Please see the parent and children meetings and dates for the sacraments and eligibility below:
First Reconciliation Preparation
Children who are eligible to participate in First Reconciliation preparation have been baptized, had 2 years, or are in their 2nd year or religious education, and weekly attendance at Holy Mass. A fee of $20 is due at the time of registration for 1st Reconciliation to cover the additional cost of materials involved in Sacramental preparation.
Significant dates beyond regular Faith Formation classes are as follows:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Formation Morning 1
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Formation Morning 2
Saturday, February 3, 2024 – First Reconciliation
First Communion Preparation
Children who are eligible to participate in First Eucharist preparation have been baptized, received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and had 3 years or are in their 3rd year of religious education, and weekly attendance at Holy Mass. A fee of $30 is due at the time of registration for 1st Communion to cover the additional cost of materials involved in Sacramental preparation.
Significant dates beyond regular Faith Formation classes are as follows:
Saturday, February 24, 2024 – Formation Morning 1
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Formation Morning 2
Sunday, April 14, 2024 – First Holy Eucharist at 1:00PM
Children from both St. Patrick School and St. Patrick Faith Formation program will make their First Holy Communion together on this date.