Preparation Process for first reconciliation and first holy communion

(This process is intended for children who are not enrolled in Catholic School)

• Children prepare for First Reconciliation beginning in September, celebrating the sacrament in December. 
• Preparation for First Holy Communion begins in January celebrating the sacrament in May.

Diocesan Requirements:

Your child must be:

• Baptized
• In Grade 2 or above
• At least 7 years of age
• Actively participating in second year of faith formation classes.

Please note: If your child has not been baptized, please contact Sue Mann, or visit our OCIA (Adapted for Children) webpage 

about our classes:

• We meet most Sundays during the school year, for a total of 20 classes.

• Class Time: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM

• Classes are held in the Prince of Peace School classrooms.

• The 2026–2027 school year begins with “Meet the Teacher” on September 13 and concludes on April 25, 2027.

• Required Parent meeting will be held on Sunday September 20, 11:20am - noon in the Cana Center.

  Each child will receive a Bible (property of Prince of Peace), which will be brought to and from class weekly in the provided backpack.

• Classes are taught by trained and caring catechists.

• All lessons are required to be completed; make-up work will be provided as needed.

• Parents must sign children in and out of the classroom each week.

• Your child will bring home a Weekly Chapter Worksheet, which includes a simple and meaningful family activity to enjoy together at home (highly recommended!).

register here beginning july 1, 2026.  

Please note: Once classes begin September 20, late registration approval must be granted prior to registering. Please contact Sue Mann at 469-328-6600 for approval. 

2026-2027 Celebration dates for Sunday class students:

• First Reconciliation:  Wednesday December 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
• First Holy Communion:  Saturday May 8, 2027 at 10:00am (dedicated Mass)

about our curriculum:

We are excited to present our curriculum for Sacrament Preparation!  

This one-of-a-kind sacrament prep program will help children discover how preparing for the sacraments is an exciting adventure!  The material is engaging, active, and best of all…fun!

Through this unique program, children are led on an adventure of discovery as they explore the rich and beautiful significance of the sacraments in their lives. Go Seek Find will engage and inspire children, creating a spirit of excitement and joy around their journey toward encountering Jesus through the treasures that are the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

This program was developed with the real needs of children at its center. The core text of this program is the Saint Mary’s Press® Catholic Children’s Bible. By using a Bible designed specifically for them and engaging with the Featured Stories within it, children will explore the sacraments through the biblical lens of Jesus’ life and works and learn more about their faith in language they can understand.

They will also experience interactive core activities that bring the chapter lessons to life in a fun and memorable way. And they will learn important information about the sacraments and reinforce this new knowledge through a variety of activities and family learning opportunities offered in the activity booklets that accompany each lesson.

Go Seek Find will help children discover the incredible treasures that are the sacraments. May an ever-expanding awareness of Christ’s presence in our lives be the source of faith, hope, and love for all of us!