Our parish has a two year preparation program for First Communion (also known as First Eucharist) and First Reconciliation preparation. Why? The mysteries of the Eucharist and Reconciliation require that the child have a deep foundation in order to understand and fully receive the Sacraments.
We offer an approach that is centered on the family and their journey with the child in sacramental preparation and faith formation. Rather than weekly classes in a classroom setting, parents guide their children in weekly study for 30–45 minutes in a home setting. A complete curriculum and resources are provided to each family, and a parish catechist-shepherd is available to you to answer questions, to guide you in making this special time with your children fruitful and enriching, and to track the progress of your child through the preparation.
Once per month, at least one parent and their student are required to attend class with the catechist–shepherd and other families in your group where special topics are emphasized, fun activities are included, assignment assessments collected for the month, and opportunity is given to ask questions and share experiences.
A family-centered approach deepens the role the domestic church plays in the faith formation of each child, providing opportunities for the entire family to learn, pray, and grow in relationship with Christ. Providing flexibility for instruction in the home with fewer class sessions is also intended to reduce the burden on busy families for whom weekly classes can become more a burden than a joy. The support of your catechist–shepherd and other families in your group offers opportunities to connect your experiences as a family with the body of Christ and to find resources to assist you as you prepare your child for their encounter with Christ through the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
We offer an approach that is centered on the family and their journey with the child in sacramental preparation and faith formation. Rather than weekly classes in a classroom setting, parents guide their children in weekly study for 30–45 minutes in a home setting. A complete curriculum and resources are provided to each family, and a parish catechist-shepherd is available to you to answer questions, to guide you in making this special time with your children fruitful and enriching, and to track the progress of your child through the preparation.
Once per month, at least one parent and their student are required to attend class with the catechist–shepherd and other families in your group where special topics are emphasized, fun activities are included, assignment assessments collected for the month, and opportunity is given to ask questions and share experiences.
A family-centered approach deepens the role the domestic church plays in the faith formation of each child, providing opportunities for the entire family to learn, pray, and grow in relationship with Christ. Providing flexibility for instruction in the home with fewer class sessions is also intended to reduce the burden on busy families for whom weekly classes can become more a burden than a joy. The support of your catechist–shepherd and other families in your group offers opportunities to connect your experiences as a family with the body of Christ and to find resources to assist you as you prepare your child for their encounter with Christ through the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Middle School and High School Students:
Please contact Fernando Cartagena, Director of Youth Ministry. These students will prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation through our Youth Ministry program.
Please contact Fernando Cartagena, Director of Youth Ministry. These students will prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation through our Youth Ministry program.
