Faith Formation

Preparation for these Sacraments begins at home, within the family, and flow out of a natural response to birth and Baptism.  As our children grow in age and wisdom, so they also grow in faith and grace.

Students who need to be baptized or make a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church are referred to RCIA/C, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for Children.

Children are prepared for Reconciliation and Eucharist at about the age of seven.  Usually this means that children are in (at least) second grade.
Older children who have yet to receive these sacraments are welcome to begin their preparation in this schedule.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place in the fall with the celebration of the Sacrament in Advent.
Children then begin immediate preparation for their First Communion after the first of the year.  Celebration of this sacrament is during the Easter season.