What a joy it is to prepare and witness our Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi children come into full communion with the Catholic Church. Our Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi priests, deacons, teachers, catechists and staff involved with the sacrament preparation process are passionate to insure both parents and students are offered the best opportunity to celebrate the fullness of each Sacrament.
Students traditionally prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion during their second grade year via our Sunday Morning Religious Education and School Ministry second grade curriculum. Children who receive the Sacrament of Baptism prior to age 7 and have been engaged in first grade faith formation via a school or parish ministry will follow this path. However, families come to us at all stages in their faith life and we look forward to working with these children to prepare them for those spiritual milestones whenever they join us. Children age 7 through 8th grade who are baptized Catholic and wish to prepare for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion participate in a Sacramental Preparation Program geared for their needs.
Children age 7 through 8th grade who have not been baptized or were baptized in another faith tradition are offered our Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC) program which teaches children and youth more about our faith and prepares them to receive the sacraments for which they are ready to partake in.
If you are visiting our site because your child is approaching second grade and you want to know more on the process for your child to receive First Holy Communion, welcome! We want to continue to assist you in raising your child in the faith and help you prepare them for their journey. You can find all of the information on our Youth Ministry Home Page, First Holy Communion YM.
