First Holy Communion

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Preparation (Grade 2+)
In addition to regular faith formation in Family Catechesis or SMG school, this preparation involves activities for the family, parents, and student. The primary aim of sacramental preparation is to ensure that students approaching the sacraments are suitably instructed and properly disposed.
Program Information
Registration
- Enrollment in SMG School
- No registration needed, will receive information during school's religion class
- No fees, included in school tuition
- Enrollment in Family Catechesis - See Religious Education
- Attend monthly sessions, Third Wednesday of the Month, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Pay Family Catechesis Fees and Sacramental Fee
Calendar
- First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion - Coming soon!
First Reconciliation Preparation (September-December)
Parents - If you have not previously signed in to FORMED, visit formed.org to sign up as a parishioner.
- Watch Forgiven - Session 1: Where are You? and answer questions
- Watch Forgiven - Session 2: An Encounter with Mercy and answer questions
- Watch Forgiven - Session 3: The Rite Explained and answer questions
Family
- Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, September-December)
- Family Church Scavenger Hunt at St. Maria Goretti
Complete Catholic Church Scavenger Hunt Worksheet - Family Service - Complete Student Service Reflection Worksheet
Students
- Complete Signs of Grace Curriculum
First Reconciliation Interviews (December)
First Holy Communion Preparation (January-April)
Parents
- Watch Presence - Session 1: God Is with Us and answer questions
- Watch Presence - Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist and answer questions
- Watch Presence - Session 3: Bread for the Journey and answer questions
Family
- Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, January-April)
- Parent & Communicant Retreat (March)
- Family Service - Complete Student Service Reflection Worksheet
Students
- Complete Signs of Grace Curriculum
First Holy Communion Interviews (April)
First Holy Communion Dates - April 29 at 5:15 p.m. and April 30 at 9 a.m.
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