Sacramental Prep
for Eucharist
from both the child and their parents. As your child approaches the age when the sacramental preparation process
will begin for Eucharist (First Communion), it is important for families to understand the commitment they will
undertake over the coming year. Fulfilling this commitment will lead to the reception of sacraments, which constitute
full initiation of your child into the Catholic faith community.
Families
with children enrolled in second grade CCD or catholic school and who have previously
completed the first grade of the CCD curriculum or first grade in a catholic
school are eligible to prepare for the Sacrament of Eucharist. Additional
intergenerational workshops helping families prepare for sacramental reception
is offered separately from
the general grade level curriculum. Minimally,
families attend weekly Mass and participate fully in the preparation
process in
the Parish with prayer and conversation going on in the home. Parent
formation sessions are inclusive with
the formation process.
Children in second grade begin to prepare
for their First Communion from January through April. An
intergenerational workshop for the child
and family is scheduled on two evenings, one in February and one in March to
prepare for the immediate reception of the sacrament.
The child will experience the Sacrament of
the Holy Eucharist with his/her family at a regular Sat./.Sun. Mass
scheduled
after Easter. Family members are
encouraged to receive the sacrament at this time as well.
For children older than second grade, please
contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education for
a
evaluation of your specific needs and suggestions for a process to prepare your
child for the receptions of the sacraments.
