This textbook is a tool for you as parents preparing your child to receive First Holy Communion.
Click here to get an overview of the book.
To access the Flipgrid app, that will be used for remote learning, click here.
Sacraments for Older Children:
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult - Adopted to Children (RCIA-AC) classes are for children ages 8 and above who have not been baptized and for children who have been baptized but have not received any formal religious education and are preparing for Holy Communion.
These classes are also referred to as RCIA-AC Year 1 and RCIA-AC Year 2 and are a two year process. A copy of child’s baptismal certificate is to be submitted upon registration.
Children Enrolled in Catholic School:
Parents seeking to receive these sacraments for their child/ren are required to register their child/ren in our Parish School of Religion if they are a registered OLHOC parishioner. They are also required to participate in the monthly parent/child gatherings that are held during the year in the Fr. Martin Hall. These gatherings are called G.I.F.T. (Growing In Faith Together) Sacramental Preparation Workshops.
Children who are Homeschooled:
Homeschooled children need to attend both (ccd class and sacramental workshop). If parents/guardians are willing to teach them religious education at home with Religious Education supervision, then they are only required to attend the sacramental workshops.
If you have any questions or would like more information,
please contact the Coordinator for First Penance/First Communion
Sr Rosario sister@olhoc.org