First Communion

Is Your Child Ready?

Read through this list of Sacramental Classes readiness indicators before enrolling your child.

Readiness Indicators for 1st RECONCILIATION and 1st COMMUINON:

  • The family is attending Mass at this parish
  • There are religious symbols in the home, such as a crucifix, statues of saints
  • There is prayer in the home (meal, night, morning…)
  • The child realizes they will enter a process where they will receive Jesus Christ
  • The child has ever been enrolled in prior Religious Education Classes
  • The child is aware of a few Bible stories (family reads Scripture)
  • The child has knowledge of basic prayers and Catholic teachings

Sacrament Classes

Sacramental Classes are for all baptized children grades 2nd - 12th, for 2 years

Class are held on Rotating Sundays from Fall to Spring for 2 years

  • Attend Mandatory Parent Meetings
  • Student and/or parents will attend scheduled retreats as offered during the sacrament preparation process of their child
  • Registration must be completed in person at the end of July. Dates to be announced.


1st Year and 2nd Year Materials: Diocesan-approved liturgical based curriculum for all grades

  • Bilingual – English/Spanish from RCL Benziger: Reconciliación y Eucaristía for 2nd-5th grades
  • Bilingual – English/Spanish from RCL Benziger:  Faith Fusion/ Fusión en la Fe for 6th-12th grades
  • ALL STUDENTS NEED A NEW AMERICAN BIBLE REVISED – TRANSLATION FOR CLASS*