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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

First Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation

 Faith Formation in the parish involves all of us who participate in the liturgy, adults as well as children, in deepening our relationship with the Lord and understanding of the faith.  It is in the family that children are introduced to the practice of the faith and we expect families to remain involved in the religious education program for grades K-eight.

The families of those preparing to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion attend at least two consecutive years of faith formation.  At the beginning of year two, they attend an additional Sacramental Preparation session one Sunday of each month.

First Reconciliation is celebrated during Lent and First Holy Communion in May.  All families involved must be registered members.  You may register at the Parish Office or download a registration form.

In order to enrich the sacramental life of the parish and to provide more effective catechesis preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, it will be a two year program.  Beginning in grade nine, culminating in the reception of the sacrament at the end of grade ten.  Two consecutive years of Faith Formation are required before receiving the Sacrament.  Please CLICK HERE to read the letter from Bishop Frank J. Dewane about the changes in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Baptism

Baptism.  Please contact the Religious Education Office and arrange to meet with the DRE.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
(Grade 2)

Frequently asked questions about First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation are answered throughout the Sacramental Preparation classes.

Confirmation
(Grade 10)

Frequently asked questions about Confirmation are answered throughout the Sacramental Preparation classes.  If you are the parent of an eighth grade student at St. Francis Xavier School, please click here.

RCIC: Rite of Christian Initiation for Children

RCIC - Non-Baptized

Non-Baptized grade-school aged children aged seven or over should enroll in RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children).  This is a two year Faith Sharing program.

Catholic school students

Catholic school students who wish to receive their sacraments at St. Francis Xavier Parish are required to attend Sacramental Preparation classes only.  If you are the parent of an eighth grade student at St. Francis Xavier School, please click here.

Home-schooled children

Home-schooled children using a Catholic-based curriculum, who wish to receive their sacraments at St. Francis Xavier Parish, are required to attend the Sacramental Preparation classes only.
 

CLICK HERE for Faith Formation Classes and Sacramental Preparation Classes Registration Forms