Preparation usually begins in second grade after one year of Faith Formation in First Grade.
Steps to 1st Reconciliation & Communion (two year program)
Attend 1 year of Faith Formation
Then complete these steps
Live out Precepts
Know prayers
Our Father *know by 1st confession
Hail Mary *know by 1st confession
Glory Be *know by 1st confession
Act of Contrition *know by 1st confession
Anima Christi * know by 1st Communion
Guardian Angel * know by 1st Communion
Attended 1st Confession Retreat
Attended 1st Communion Retreat
Attended all Saturday Family Faith Formation Nights
Parent Formation: Attend Sunday Adult Formation
Choose Fall Study or Winter/ Spring Study only 5-6 sessions each 1x Month on Sunday
Completed reviewing the St. Joseph Catechism for First Communion
Completed Interview with Fr Jerry
Attended Faith Formation classes after receiving First Communion
Turn in Mass Cards each month
Attended 5 hours of Parish Life Activities
Activities Include
Thursday Adoration & First Friday Adoration & First Saturday Daily Mass Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe attend one night or more – every evening Dec. 3-11 Turkey Bingo Stations of the Cross- every Friday at 7pm during Lent Attending Coffee and Donuts Participation in the Coop at St. Andrew Tuesday Rosary with the Knights Any Adult Formation studies
Additional Requirements
Attend mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation