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St. Mary's Parish - General Information - 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.
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