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First Reconciliation
First Communion
Confirmation
First Reconciliation
Instruction for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is not grade
specific, but offered as early as second grade. Both parent(s) and child are
required to attend
the sessions in order for the parent(s) to make an informed decision
concerning their child's readiness to receive the sacrament.
As required by Archdiocesan policies children will be offered the
opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation before their
reception of First Communion. Should the child, with the guidance of
his or her parent(s), decide not to celebrate the sacrament of
Reconciliation at that time he or she will not be deprived of the
right to receive First Communion.
Please click here to view this year's sacramental preparation
class schedule.
For more information you may download the Archdiocesan Policies on First
Reconciliation or contact Kathy White, the Director of
Religious Education, at 292-3810.
First Communion
First Communion preparation is offered in addition to regular
religious education classes. Parent(s) and child are invited to
attend these sessions together to best prepare for the reception of
the sacrament. Celebration of first communion usually occurs at a
regularly scheduled parish Mass in the spring.
In this parish children usually receive First Communion in grade
2. However, this depends on the child's readiness which must include
a sufficient familiarity with the nature of the Eucharist to
participate actively and with awareness.
Please click here to view this year's sacramental preparation
class schedule.
For more information you may download the Archdiocesan Policies on First
Communion or contact Kathy White, the Director of
Religious Education, at 292-3810.
Confirmation
At Saint Thomas Aquinas, instruction for the Sacrament of
Confirmation is offered to high school youth in the tenth grade. The
Confirmation preparation process consists of participation in weekly
classes, completing service projects, attending a retreat, and
celebrating Rites at weekend Masses. Celebration of Confirmation
usually occurs at a special afternoon Mass in the spring.
Please click here to view this year's sacramental preparation
class schedule.
For more information you may contact Kathy White, the Director of
Religious Education, at 292-3810.
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