Preparation for First Eucharist

Planning and preparing for the sacrament of Eucharist is a wonderfully exciting time for both parents and children. 



The mystery of this sacrament prepares the children to receive their First Communion. 

Coordinators:  Cole Epping, Katherine Byers, Joanne Long and Joyce Miller

HOW TO BEGIN:

1. Discern: Determine if your child is in 2nd through 5th grade, has not done preparation or received the First Communion sacrament, and you feel that they are ready,
2. Register for Faith Formation (Required): Register your child(ren) in the St. Joseph Catholic Community Faith Formation program - See "REGISTRATION" link.
3. Register for First Communion Preparation: Child(ren) enrolled in the Faith Formation program and their families will be invited to attend the required First Communion preparation sessions and sacrament celebration.
4. Participation: Attend required preparation events (see below).
5. Alternate Scheduling (If the scheduling below does not work with the family), contact the Director of Children and Adult Faith Formation to determine availability. Note, there are no First Communion Sacrament Masses during Lent, except for Holy Thursday).

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 @ 5:15 PM (during children's Faith Formation):
Parents ONLY meeting to discuss the sacrament of the Eucharist with the Pastor and receive materials needed to prepare your child(ren) for the First Communion retreat.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 @ 8AM - 12 NOON (in the Parish Center):
First Communion Retreat with parents AND children. Lunch provided! 
Note: If your child was not baptized at St Joseph's, please bring a copy of their baptismal certificate.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 @ 10 AM (Mass in the Parish Center):
First Communion Mass celebration!