FIRST RECONCILIATION
fOR CHILDREN
A Message from Rev. Michael Forge, Pastor
“The best preparation parents can give their child is to practice and live the faith. One of the most important ways to do this is regular attendance at Mass. An integral part of our children’s faith formation is participation in Sunday Liturgy. Talk with your child about Mass before you go and at appropriate moments in the actual celebration when you are in church together. Emphasize that the Mass is God’s family celebrating a sacred meal. While completing lessons during Sunday school is important for learning practical knowledge, faith should also be experienced. To be part of the parish family and to worship together each Sunday is to be part of faith in action.
Parents, we thank you for partnering with us in the spiritual formation of your children. See you all at Mass!"
DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS
Preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion is a two year (consecutive) process.
Your child must be:
Baptized
In Grade 2 or above
Actively participating in second year of faith formation classes or attending Prince of Peace School.
Please note: If your child has not been baptized, please contact Sue Mann (contact info below)
2024 CELEBRATION DATE for parish children: TBD
PREPARATION PROCESS FOR CHILDREN WHO DO NOT ATTEND PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL:
Sacrament preparation is a 2 year process. Typically, students prepare for the sacraments during Sunday class in 2nd grade. For first year students grades 2 thru 5, an additional required e-learning curriculum must be completed prior to receiving sacraments. E-Learning details will be given after registering.
Classes meet most Sundays during the school year and are led by a team of trained catechists.
Classes September 22, 2024 and continue through April 27, 2025. Classroom assignments determined in late August.
Class time: 11:10am - 12:10pm
Proof of baptism is required even if your child was baptized at Prince of Peace. We invite parents to become catechists and participate in your child's spiritual development.
Catechist/Volunteer Information:
Being a Catechist means putting your own faith on display. It is an amazing opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of young people. What a wonderful thing if you think about it. To have the chance to instill a deeper faith in a classroom full of children…what better vocation is there than to help young people grow in their faith?
We provide an easy-to-use manual with detailed instruction for each week's lesson. We limit our class size to about 20 students and the children gather by grade level.
