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. 

For older children 6th-12 grades, please contact Matt Gill at [email protected].
 
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 2023-24
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 will open soon, TBA.

2023-24 Class dates:
After completing this sacramental preparation during each group, children will receive their First Confession, and they may be able to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in December, May, or June after being assesed. A copy of the assessment will be handed out at the Parent Meeting.

All in-person Parent/Child classes and meetings take place on Sunday in St. Joseph's Hall and are from 2:30-3:30.There are also home study materials for each sacrament that must be completed.

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 and closed to enrollment.
Mandatory Parent Meeting- Sept. 17 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 12
First Communion Masses- Dec. 16 at 4:00, Dec. 17 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00.

Group 2 - 70 children
Mandatory Parent Meeting- January 21 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Feb. 4, Feb. 25, March 3, April 14
First Communion Masses- May 4 at 4:00, May 5 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
                                                June 22 at 4:00, June 23 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, TBA.

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.