First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

Preparation for First Reconciliation takes place in the fall and preparation for First Eucharist takes place in the spring. Both preparation programs run under our Family Faith Formation program. All families who have a child preparing for the sacraments must be enrolled in our Family Faith Formation program.

Any child above the age of reason (aged 7) and in at least 2nd grade is eligible to prepare for the sacraments. Older children seeking the sacraments are accommodated as needed. Adults (18+) seeking to receive the sacraments should contact Dee Papania at dee@stalchurch.org for information regarding RCIA.

Details about this sacramental preparation program will be discussed further with all families who have an eligible child at your Family Meeting (which is required before registering for Family Faith Formation).

In addition to all dates required by Family Faith Formation, there are additional dates required of families with a child preparing for First Reconciliation & First Eucharist in 2024-2025. These dates include the following:

First Reconciliation Parent Meeting -September 22 at 8:30 AM

First Reconciliation Service - December 14 at 11 AM

First Eucharist Parent Meeting - February 23 at 8:30 AM

First Eucharist Mini Retreat - March 16 at 11 AM

First Eucharist Mass Rehearsal - May 17 at 10:30 AM

First Eucharist Mass - May 18 at 10 AM

Registration for 2025-2026 will be available in May.