First Communion

First Communion Celebration

Sautrday, May 16

10:00am

Students must arrive by 9:30am

Student REHEARSAL - Friday, May 15, 6:00pm

Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel

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*
First Reconciliation/Communion Resources

Click here: First Communion Prayer List
Prayer Exam dates throughout 1st and 2nd year.

 

Click here First Reconciliation/Communion 2023 Mass Log
parent must sign and choose date for each Mass attendance.


St. Thomas Aquinas Monstrance Project Guidelines

St. Thomas Aquinas First Holy Eucharist Banner Project Guidelines

 
For Additional Resources for Reconciliation: Peace and Forgiveness Click here: http://rclbsacraments.com/
 
For Additional Resources for Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise Click here: http://rclbsacraments.com/