1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion

This workbook is a tool for you as parents preparing your child to receive First Holy Communion.  Click here to view videos to accompany the workbook.

This workbook is a tool for you as parents preparing your child to receive First Reconciliation.  Click here to view videos to accompany the workbook.

First Reconciliation and First Communion :  a program through which our children prepare to encounter Christ in His mercy, His forgiveness, and His real presence in the Eucharist for the first time. Parents should request enrollment in this Sacramental Prep program if their child meets the following requirements:

1. The child is baptized.
2. A copy of the child's baptismal certificate is on file with the DRE, even if baptized at our parish.
3. A child is enrolled in our OLHOC Religious Education program or a Catholic School.
4. A child has reached the age of reason, 7 years old (2nd grade or older).
5. A child is in his/her second consecutive year of religious instruction.
6. The child attends weekly Mass.  Attendance at weekly Mass is an integral part of the preparation process for these sacraments.  Mass is where we have our most intimate encounter with Jesus Christ.  Let's be sure our children experience this every week.
7. Parent(s) and child intend to attend First Reconciliation/First Communion workshops/retreats.
8. Parent(s) and child intend to complete assigned work at home.