First Communion and First Reconciliation
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion uaually 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.
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First Communion 2025 Preparation (Update 8-1-2024):
Sacramental Intent forms for First Reconciliation and First Communion 2025 have been emailed to our current list. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. The Sacramental Intent form is also available here.
Important Dates (Updated 9-25-24):
First Reconciliation Faith Formation - on Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30pm in the Holy Family Center
First Reconciliation - on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am in the church.
First Communion Faith Formation - on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30pm in the church
First Communion Parent and Child Retreat - on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00-11:00am in the church
First Communion Mass will be on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am.
Please check this webpage regularly 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!