Those children who are of school age and have not been baptized are invited to participate in the catechumenate designed specifically for children. Parents and sponsors along with the children attend special learning sessions and participate in the various liturgical rites associated with the catechumenate. The Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are all received at the Easter Vigil. It is for those seeking to join the Roman Catholic Faith Community. It is also open to Catholics returning to the faith after a lengthy absence, and to Catholics who have not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Meetings begin in the fall of each year.
First Eucharist Families may register their children for this sacrament if their child regularly attended Christian Formation or Catholic School LAST year, and is regularly attending Christian Formation this year. Children should be at least 7 years of age before preparation begins. Parents need to be initmately involved in the preparation of their children for this sacrament. Two or three sessions with parents and children are held during the second semester of the year. The sacrament is received with the family at our weekend Liturgies during the Easter season.