First Holy Communion Preparation

Year 2 First Holy Communion Preparation is for students entering grades 2 & 3 who have already completed Year 1.

Your child will learn Jesus’ forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They will recognize the great gift of the Eucharist when they receive the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. Your child will learn the Real Presence of Jesus in these Sacraments. Lastly, your child will learn the meaning of Mass, its different parts, and how to be an active participant.

Level 1 First Holy Communion Preparation is for NEW students entering grades 3 - 5.

The Level 1 program is for older grade school students still needing First Holy Communion Preparation.  If you have a child entering school in the Fall as a 3^rd – 5^th grader, they will begin their general grade level catechesis for the first year of sacrament preparation. During this year, they will learn the foundation of the Catholic faith in an age-appropriate, fun, fast-paced environment.  Students will learn the elementary prayers and we will introduce new ones as well. We will present them with a building block of Keywords to Remember to help them improve their faith vocabulary.

Level 2 First Holy Eucharist Preparation is for students entering grades 4 - 6 who have already completed Level 1 or students entering grade 6 for the first time joining the fast-track program.

The Level 2 program is for older grade school students in their second year of sacrament preparation for First Holy Communion.  This year focuses specifically on preparing your child for their first celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, in addition to continuing their general catechesis education.

This year, students will register for two classes - their grade-level general catechesis class AND their sacrament preparation class (offered on Thursdays only).

In these classes, your child will learn Jesus’ forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They will recognize the great gift of the Eucharist when they receive the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. Your child will learn the Real Presence of Jesus in these Sacraments. Lastly, your child will learn the meaning of Mass, its different parts, and how to be an active participant.  This year will conclude with the reception of the First Holy Communion.

TSP First Holy Eucharist Preparation is for NEW students entering grades 7 – 12.

This program is for older students still needing First Holy Communion Preparation. If you have a child entering school in the Fall as a 7^th – 12^th grader, this class will prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Unlike traditional 2-year sacrament preparation programs, TSP is a one-year “fast-track” program with language and structure meant to catch them up with the foundation of the Catholic faith AND prepare them to enter Confirmation Preparation after receiving the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. They will learn the elementary prayers and we will introduce new ones as well. We will present them with a building block of Keywords to Remember to help them improve their faith vocabulary.

TSP classes are ONLY offered on Thursdays.

In these classes, your child will learn Jesus’ forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They will recognize the great gift of the Eucharist when they receive the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. Your child will learn the Real Presence of Jesus in these Sacraments. Lastly, your child will learn the meaning of Mass, its different parts, and how to be an active participant. This year-long program will conclude with the reception of the First Holy Communion.