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

• Program Info - First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

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 Youth Formation Overview
  • Attend monthly sessions
  • Pay Family Catechesis Fees and Sacramental Fee

Calendar

• First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion 2024-2025 Calendar

First Reconciliation Preparation (September-December)

Parents - If you have not previously signed in to FORMED, visit formed.org to sign up through our parish account.

• Watch Forgiven - Session 1: Where are You?
• Watch Forgiven - Session 2: An Encounter with Mercy
• Watch Forgiven - Session 3: The Rite Explained

Family

• Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, September-December)
• Family Church Scavenger Hunt at St. Maria Goretti or St. Andrew - Complete Catholic Church Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
• Family Service - Complete Student Service Reflection Worksheet

Students

• Complete Signs of Grace Curriculum
• First Reconciliation Interviews (December)
• First Reconciliation will be available to families in the month of December

First Holy Communion Preparation (January-April)

Parents

• Watch Presence - Session 1: God Is with Us
• Watch Presence - Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist
• Watch Presence - Session 3: Bread for the Journey

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 - TBD