First Communion

Vatican Council II proclaimed that the Eucharist (the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ) is the source and summit of Christian life. We try to convey this central place of the Eucharist in the life of each Christian as we help students prepare to receive their Lord and God for the first time in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a two year process. In year one of the program (starting in the first grade or above), the child attends weekly Religious Education classes. In year two of the program (starting in second grade or above), the child attends weekly Religious Education classes as well as two Saturday morning retreat sessions. Parents are required to attend the Saturday retreat sessions with their child. the two retreat session focus on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION/RECONCILIATION CALENDAR 2011-2012

November 13^th - 16^th   Parent orientation - drop your child off  in  class and parents meet in the Day Chapel

November 13^th - Catholic School Students  Parent orientation

9-10:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.

January 21^st - Saturday, Session 1,   Parent/Student Class 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

February 4^th  - Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass

February 26^th  - Sunday, 9 a.m.  Mass

March 24^th- Saturday, Session 2,   Parent/Student Class 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

March 25^th  - Sunday, 11 a.m.  Mass

April 28^th  - Saturday Family Feast/Reconciliation 10 a.m.—1 p.m.

May 3^rd   First Communion Rehearsal Thursday  6:45p.m. - (for Saturday) & 7:30 (for Sunday)

May 5^th &  6^th First Holy Communion