First Communion

Students not attendning St. Vincent School enrolled in the Family Faith Formaiton program will begin preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist in the 1st Grade.  Sacramental preparation is a two year process and will continue through the 2nd Grade year.   Generally, children 7 years of age are considered as having reached the age of reason, and thus ready to receive these sacraments.  Students will receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the spring of their second grade year.  It is expected that the children will continue to be formed in faith through our Family Faith Formation program after receiving these sacraments.

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist will take the form of family instruction.  All families with 1st & 2nd Grade children enrolled in the Family Faith Formaiton program will attend the monthly Families Living Faith sessions for grades 1-6, plus additional sacramental prep sessions called Faith First Communities for grades 1 & 2 only.  The Faith First sessions for 1st and 2nd grade families will begin:

• Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 3:00 to 4:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM

No additional registration is needed for the Faith First Community sessions.  If you are enrolled in the Family Faith Formation program, and have a 1st or second grade child, you are expected to attend and will be automatically enrolled.

Students in Saint Vincent de Paul School - You are invited but not required to attend Faith First Community sessions.  Information about sacramental preparation will be given to second grade school families in the Fall, and registration will open in August.

Homeschool/Other Catholic School - If your child is homeschooled, or attends a Catholic school other than Saint Vincent de Paul, please contact Debbie Blackburn about your child's sacramental preparation process.