Sacraments

The Religious Education Office of the parish coordinates the preparation program for all the sacraments. In each program, parents are recognized as the primary educators. Parents attend preparation meetings and work at home with their child. This cooperative effort results in a spiritually rewarding experience.

Reconciliation
Students in grade two prepare for their First Reconciliation. See School Calendar for dates that pertain to this sacrament. Since the sacrament of Reconciliation is an important means of deepening a Christian's response to God and neighbor, students, after their First Reconciliation, are encouraged to avail themselves of this sacrament on Saturdays and other occasions. Several times during the school year students in grades 3-8 receive the sacrament.

Communion
Students in grade two also prepare for their First Communion. See School Calendar for dates of parent/child meetings, practices, and celebrations of this sacrament. Reception of the Eucharist at Mass is an important means of growth in the Christian Life. After their First Communion, students are encouraged to receive the Eucharist at all Masses that they attend.

Confirmation
Students in seventh and eighth grades prepare for this sacrament which begins with the Orientation in seventh grade and culminates with the reception of the sacrament in eighth grade. Our priests help in their preparation by teaching some of the classes. See School Calendar for dates of parent/child meetings, the retreat, practice, and the celebration of this sacrament.