First Sacrament Preparation
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Sacrament Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Sacramental Preparation Registration-Reconciliation and First CommunionChildren, usually in Grade 2, who are enrolled in public, private and Catholic schools, can be prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time.
Preparation for these Sacraments is a stand-alone ministry that is not part of our regular Faith Formation at St. Paul Parish, Church of the Resurrection or in our Catholic School-Resurrection/St. Paul school religious education classes. The preparation consists of classroom instruction, home instruction, and at least one rehearsal session prior to receiving each sacrament. Parents are required to attend two introductory sessions as well as work along with their children through the resources.
Following this link, will show you the resource our families use during this preparation phase: St. Mary's Press, "Go! Seek! Find!
The goal of the Sacramental Preparation Ministry for the Pastorate of St. Paul Church and Church of the Resurrection is to instruct, inform, and guide children and their families through the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. This ministry is designed to assist families to leading a sacramental life which includes regular participation in the Sunday Mass, Reconciliation, and regular reception of the Eucharist.- For the 2024-2025 season at the Church of the Resurrection, sessions will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30PM-7:45PM
- For the 2024-2025 season at St. Paul, sessions will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:30PM-7:45PM.
- Children’s First Reconciliation preparation begins in September and First Reconciliation will be celebrated in November.
- Children’s First Communion preparation will begin in February, and First Communion is celebrated the end of April or early May.
Please contact Susan Yost, Director of Faith Formamtion for Grades K-5 and Children's Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation & Eucharist, at 410-461-6101 or [email protected]