First Communion candidates should:

• Be about seven years of age
• Regularly attend Sunday Mass
• Have participated in the parish Religious Education program for one year

• Child must be baptized – a copy of baptismal certificate is required.
• Any child baptized in a Christian tradition other than Catholic must make a Profession of Faith.
• Must be properly instructed in each of the sacraments.
• Child must celebrate First Reconciliation prior to First Communion.

• Provide sacramental preparation for parents and children.
• Provide sacramental preparation that is separate and distinct from parish Religious Education classes.
• Notify the communicant’s place of Baptism so that it can be noted in the Baptismal register.

• Registration
• Parent/Student Preparation Sessions (Must attend 1 Reconciliation and 1 Communion Session)
  • Session 1A: Reconciliation Monday, November 7, 2022 6:00pm to 7:30 PM
  • Session 1B: Reconciliation Monday, November 14, 2022 6:00pm to 7:30 PM
  • Session 2A: Communion Monday, March 23, 2023 6:00pm to 7:30 PM
  • Session 2B: Cmmunion Monday, March 30, 2023 6:00pm to 7:30 PM
  • First Communion Retreat Saturday, April 22, 2023 9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • First Communion Mass Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00 AM in Main Church