First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are typically celebrated in 2nd grade, but older children who have not yet received these sacraments are eligible. First Reconciliation will be celebrated February 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Church.  First Eucharist will be celebrated on May 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church.

Prerequisite:  Your child must have completed Faith Formation classes during the year prior (typically 1st grade) in either a Catholic school or a parish-based Faith Formation program.

Registration: To prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, register your child for BOTH a preparation class AND EITHER a Sunday Faith Formation class OR for Family Home Ministry at their grade level.

Note NEW changes: For 2022-2023, students will benefit from both lessons taught at home by parents/guardians and classroom sessions with their peers. A catechist and aide will teach 2 required in-person sessions during Reconciliation prep and 2 in-person sessions during Eucharist prep. Parents are required to meet with the Director in the Parish Hall during these times. This is a requirement, not an option.
 
Reconciliation is a Sacrament of Healing. It helps us to recognize that if we do something wrong, we hurt God and those we love. Through God's great love and mercy, the Sacrament of Reconciliation help us to be once agin in right relationship with Jesus.

Eucharist is the second Sacrament of Initiation. It is central to our faith, and is the source and summit of our Chirstian life. The reception of First Eucharist is just the beginning of a child's journey in learning Jesus' great sacrifice because of his unending love for us all. 

Curriculum: We use Our Sunday Visitor, "Making Things Right", for First Reconciliation and "Called to His Supper" for First Eucharist. This new curriculum is perfectly suited to the 2nd and 3rd grade learner. It includes a Parent Guide and worksheets your child can fill in, complete puzzes and color pages to aide learning. Bible stories relate Jesus' message of His unending love for each of us. 

Sacramental preparation is a wonderful time to learn more about the Mass and about being a part of the parish community. It is an important part of your child's growth and faith development. We are happy to be included in your child's faith journey.

Our Faith Formation staff are available to assist parents/guardians during any part of your child's faith formation and sacramental preparation process. Call (410) 879-0959 for assistance.

To register your children for any of the Faith Formation programs at St. Ignatius Parish, click on the Faith Formation tab on this website for a link to our registration site.  Remember to register for BOTH Faith Formation classes (Sunday or Family Home Ministry) AND the First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation class. NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2022-2023.