1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist Preparation Classes

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are typically celebrated in 2^nd grade, but older children who have not yet received these sacraments are included.   First Reconciliation is celebrated in November and first Eucharist is celebrated in May. 

If your child is ready to prepare for 1^st Reconciliation and 1^st Eucharist, you need to register for BOTH preparation classes AND either FHM or Sunday faith formation classes. To be ready for the sacraments, your child must have completed faith formation classes during the year prior (typically 1st grade) in either a Catholic School or parish faith formation program. 

Reconciliation and Eucharist preparation lessons are taught in the home by the parents using our new and simplified curriculum from Our Sunday Visitor, titled “Making things Right” for Reconciliation and “Called to His Supper” for First Eucharist. This new curriculum is perfectly suited to the second and third grade learner. There is a Parent Guide in the back and your child can fill in the blanks, complete the puzzles, and even color the pages. The Bible stories will help relate Jesus’ message of His unending love for each of us.  In addition, prior to each sacrament, there is a student and parent retreat at the parish.

To register your children for any of the Faith Formation programs at St. Ignatius Parish, click on the Faith Formation Tab for a link to our registration site.  Remember to register for BOTH faith formation classes (Sunday or FHM) AND the Eucharist and Reconciliation Preparation class.