Sacramental Preparation

Children who are 6 years or older, who have been baptized Roman Catholic, and who have participated in at least one full year of Religious Education during the previous year may be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Diocesan guidelines for Sacraments may be found online here: Diocesan Sacrament Guidelines.   In addition to a previous year of Religious Education, all children preparing for sacraments must be currently enrolled in the parish Religious Education program or Catholic school. Information along with registration for sacrmaental preparation will be mailed to families whose religious education registration information indicates a child may need to prepare for sacraments.

It is required that children attend all scheduled preparation sessions in order to celebrate the Sacraments. Parents will also participate in some of the meetings along with their child during the preparation process.  These workshops provide parents with theological information, spiritual renewal, and catechetical directives.

It is expected that every family involved in preparation for any of the Sacraments are also participating in Sunday Liturgy.  Individual readiness for the first reception of each of the sacraments will be determined by the Pastor, the parents, the child and the Coordinator of Religious Education.