First Reconciliation (Confession and Penance) and First Holy Communion Preparation

 

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion requires one prior consecutive year of religious education through the parish religious education program before the year of preparation for the sacraments.  This usually occurs in first and second grade, with the child receiving First Holy Communion at the end of their second-grade year. 

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The child's first-year class will be determined by age and prior religious education. Children must be seven to start the second year of preparation.

 

It is recommended that you contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation, Sarah Ball at sball@sfoachurch.com if you have any questions about how the two-year program will work for your family. 

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First Communion Class Policies

 

In addition to their sacramental preparation in the parish religious education program, some aspects of the program are completed at home.  Complete preparation for the sacraments requires family prayer and family attendance at Sunday Mass.

 

To register, please use the link below.  If your child was not baptized at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, we would also need an official sealed copy of your child's baptism certificate as part of the registration process.