Sacramental Preparation for Children and Youth Children are prepared for the first reception of Eucharist in grade two during their class sessions in the Parish School of Religion or at Columbia Catholic School. Parent meetings in January and April will involve parents and families in this preparation. Children of grade three will be prepared during class time for the communal celebration of First Reconciliation during Lent. Children beyond grades two and three who have not received first sacraments can have a special preparation. Pat to discuss procedures.
Confirmation is celebrated with juniors and seniors in high school every other year.
The preparation sessions begin in early September and run through early May, meeting every other week.