St. Joseph Catholic Church

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First Communion and First Reconciliation

Preparation for First Communion
Preparation for First Communion takes place during the 1st and 2nd Grades and is coordinated by our Director of Faith Formation. In addition to religious instruction at a Catholic elementary school or during regular PSR sessions, sacramental preparation will take place throughout the year, leading up to First Reconciliation January and First Holy Communion during the Easter Season.

Please check your email regularly!! Email will be the primary means of communicating with our First Communion Group!!
 

First Communion 2024 Preparation (Update 8-2-2023):
If you have a child who is enrolled in PSR or a Catholic elementary school and you would like to participate in First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Joseph Parish, please fill out this form and return it with the sacramental fee to the Faith Formation Office no later than September 29, 2023. 

Important Dates:
Sacramental Parent Meeting - Wednesday, December 6th at 6:45PM **Parents only**
First Reconciliation will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10:00AM. 
Jesus Morning and First Communion Practice will be Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am.
First Communion Mass will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00AM.

Please check this webpage for updates regarding sacramental preparation.

If you have any questions regarding First Communion at St. Joseph Parish, contact Linda Zvoncheck at Turn on JavaScript!. 

Suggested Dress for First Communion
For Boys: We ask that boys wear dress pants or school uniform pants (any color, usually black, navy blue or khaki); a dress shirt with a collar (long or short sleeved, any color) with a tie; and dress shoes (not sneakers or athletic shoes).

For Girls: We ask that girls wear a dress and dress shoes. That being said, most girls will wear a white dress (various lengths, all OK), with white shoes (watch the heels - they need to walk in them!) and something in their hair (veil, crown, wreath, bow).

We should not let the outfit overshadow the significance of the day.

 The Act of Contrition
     I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
     In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you
          whom I should love above all things.
     I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
          and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
     Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
     In his name, my God, have mercy.
     Amen

• Linda Zvoncheck, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!