"We entreat you, almighty God, that by the hands of your holy Angel this offering may be borne to your altar in heaven in the sight of your divine majesty, so that as we receive in communion at this altar the most holy Body and Blood of your Son, we may be filled with every heavenly blessing and grace."
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, also called Confession or Penance, and First Communion normally takes place for second grade children baptized in the Catholic Faith.
Essential for the preparation of First Communion is regular worship in Sunday Mass, participation in religious education, and a commitment on the part of the parents to the religious education of their children after the first reception of Communion. A first grade religious education is normally required for the preparation of First Communion in the second grade.
Sacramental preparation includes regular religious education classes for children, and parent and child preparation meetings for each of the Sacraments. First Reconciliation is celebrated in December. First Communion is celebrated in May.
Older children (in grades 3 or higher) or children who are not currently enrolled in religious education classes are prepared with instruction appropriate to the needs of the child with the involvement of the parents. If your child has missed some or all grades, there is a place for your child to begin sacramental preparation. Please Contact our parish office for more information regarding your older child.
Please note, to be eligible to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion, a student must have regularly attended religious education at St. Anne's for the year prior to the current school year, or provide a transfer letter of good standing from the previous parish where they attended religious education during the past school year.
