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.
Online enrollment for classes for the school year 2024-25 will open on July 22.
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.
Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion for 2024-25
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.
2024-25 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 assessed. 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 closed.
Mandatory Parent Meeting- September 22 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Nov. 17
First Communion Masses- December 14 at 4:00, December 15 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
May 17 at 4:00, May 18 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
June 21 at 4:00, June 22 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
Group 2 - 70 children
Mandatory Parent Meeting- January 26 at 2:30 in St. Joseph's Hall
Parent/Child Classes- Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 23, March 30
First Communion Masses- May 17 at 4:00, May 18 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
June 21 at 4:00, June 22 at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00
To Prepare:
Please contact Kim Carr with any questions. Online enrollment for classes in the school year 2024-25 will open on July 22.
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.