This is celebrated within the context of a parish weekend liturgy several times each year.
Parental preparation is required by diocesan policy and provided by the parish.
First Eucharist Preparation is a joint effort between the family of the first communicant and the parish. Ordinarily a child's first reception of Holy Communion is celebrated at one of the regular parish liturgies between Easter and Pentecost. With the parish Minister of Religious Education and with catechists representing the parish, a joint effort between parents and parish prepare the child for the first celebration of the Sacrament of Penance. The Sacrament of Reconciliation This is celebrated on the first Sat. Confirmation Candidates for Confirmation must have participated in the religious education program of the Parish or area Catholic School throughout the year preceding admission into the immediate preparation for Confirmation.