First Penance/First Communion

Prerequisites for First Penance/First Communion Preparation for children age 7 (2nd Grade through 5th Grade)
A student preparing for First Penance/First Communion must be baptized in the Catholic Church and be seven or older, usually in 2nd grade.  If your child is seven, or in 2nd grade-5th grades, and would like to prepare for First Penance and First Communion, then please enroll them online. 
 
If your child is 2nd grade or older and has not received Baptism, please contact Kim Carr to set up an in- person meeting or a phone call prior to enrollment.

The Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion for 2022-2023
Preparation for First Penance and First Communion is completed by children and parent(s) with a combination of a Parent Meeting, Home Study and In-person Parent/Child classes. Online enrollment is open.

2022-2023 Class dates: After completing this sacramental prep during each time period, children will be able to receive the sacrament after being assesed. All classes and meetings take place on Sunday in St. Joseph's Hall and are from 2:30-3:30.

Please choose your group carefully by looking at the dates below. More information will be discussed at the Mandatory Parent Meeting for each group. One adult must attend each Parent/Child class with your child.

All meetings and classes are on Sunday from 2:30-3:30 in St. Joseph's Hall.

Group 1- 70 children- (This group is full)
Mandatory Parent Meeting- Sept. 18 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 13
First Communion Masses- Dec. 17 at 4:00, Dec. 18 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00.

Group 2-70 children- (This group is full)
Mandatory Parent Meeting- January 22 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 26
First Communion Masses- April 29 at 4:00, April 30 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
                                                June 24 at 4:00, June 25 at 9:00, 11:00 and 1:00

To Prepare:

• Go to Mass on the weekends and discuss what happens during Mass
• Learn these prayers by memory: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and an Act of Contrition (any form)
• Pray daily with your child and encourage them to pray on their own for at least 5 minutes a day
• For each class please bring: A folder with pockets, crayons or markers, a pencil or pen

Please contact Kim Carr with any questions. Online enrollment for classes in the school year 2023-24 will open in July.

Baptism/First Penance/First Communion for Adults
Please see Become Catholic for information about receiving these sacraments for the first time as an adult.  Even if you are baptized Catholic and just want to re-enter the life of the Church, check out this page for assistance in returning to the sacraments.