First Holy Communion
Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person's life. It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the consuming of the consecrated bread and the consecrated wine. Catholics believe these to be truly the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Children eight years and older (typically in their 2nd grade year) are at an age where they can prepare to receive their First Communion. Preparation for the sacrament begins in the fall or early winter with the reception of the sacrament in late April/early May. Preparation involves two in-person meetings which include classroom time for the students plus a retreat. Following preparation there are two additional dates: a rehearsal in the Church and the celebration of the Sacrament.
PLEASE NOTE: Dates for the sacramental ceremony are set in stone. If you are unable to make the ceremony, your child will need to make their sacrament the following year.
Parish policy is that students must have completed one year of catechism BEFORE they can begin to prepare for this sacrament. Families can register for the sacrament when they register for catechism.
Children eight years and older (typically in their 2nd grade year) are at an age where they can prepare to receive their First Communion. Preparation for the sacrament begins in the fall or early winter with the reception of the sacrament in late April/early May. Preparation involves two in-person meetings which include classroom time for the students plus a retreat. Following preparation there are two additional dates: a rehearsal in the Church and the celebration of the Sacrament.
PLEASE NOTE: Dates for the sacramental ceremony are set in stone. If you are unable to make the ceremony, your child will need to make their sacrament the following year.
Parish policy is that students must have completed one year of catechism BEFORE they can begin to prepare for this sacrament. Families can register for the sacrament when they register for catechism.
***** For Students Making their First Communion in Spring 2025 *****
February 4th, 2025 - 6:30-7:45pm - In-person meeting (Parent & Student) Students will receive their First Communion book and will work on Lesson #1 in class.
Parents should drop their child off at the Activities Center and then parents should proceed to the Emmaus Room for a separate meeting.
Parents please work on Lessons #2 and #3 at home with your child.
February 18th, 2025 - 6:30-7:45pm - In person meeting (Students only) Students will work on Lesson #4 in class.
Parents please work on Lesson #5 at home with your child.
April 1st, 2025 - Retreat at 6:30pm in the Activities Center. Students will work on Lesson #6 in class and turn in completed books for review.
April 23rd, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Rehearsal in the Church. Last day for First Communion books to be turned in.
May 3rd, 2025 4pm Mass - First Holy Communion Sacramental Ceremony in the church
***First Communion Commemorative Plate***
For those that choose to make a plate on their own, you can click on the link below to start the process.
Parents should drop their child off at the Activities Center and then parents should proceed to the Emmaus Room for a separate meeting.
Parents please work on Lessons #2 and #3 at home with your child.
February 18th, 2025 - 6:30-7:45pm - In person meeting (Students only) Students will work on Lesson #4 in class.
Parents please work on Lesson #5 at home with your child.
April 1st, 2025 - Retreat at 6:30pm in the Activities Center. Students will work on Lesson #6 in class and turn in completed books for review.
April 23rd, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Rehearsal in the Church. Last day for First Communion books to be turned in.
May 3rd, 2025 4pm Mass - First Holy Communion Sacramental Ceremony in the church
***First Communion Commemorative Plate***
For those that choose to make a plate on their own, you can click on the link below to start the process.
COVID-19 Disclaimer - As the situation with COVID-19 and the variants continues to evolve, our programming may have to evolve with it. If you have a child going through sacramental prep, please stay up to date with communications from our office for any changes that may need to be made.
Religious Education Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 8am-4pm
(Closed Thursday and Friday)
Phone: 734-464-4435
Email: [email protected]
Staff:
Aileen Picano - Religious Education Coordinator
Monday-Wednesday 8am-4pm
(Closed Thursday and Friday)
Phone: 734-464-4435
Email: [email protected]
Staff:
Aileen Picano - Religious Education Coordinator
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