First Communion

First Commuinon Prep

The preparation for First Eucharist, and First Reconciliation, occurs during the second year of Faith Formation, provided that the child is in the second grade or higher.

Documents needed to complete form:

1. Certificate of Baptism: Students must provide a copy of the baptismal certificate if baptized somewhere other than St. Vincent's. (unless child is not baptized)

2. Age and Grade of Eligibility: Students must be at least seven years old and in the 2nd grade to receive 1st communion.

3. Religious Education: Student must have attended Faith Formation two consecutive years to receive sacraments.

Requirements:

1. Family Registration: We want to welcome you to both the faith formation program and to our parish family. Please visit the parish office to become a registered parishioner.

2. Weekly Mass: It is expected that families are celebrating weekly Mass together. Attendance at Mass is an integral and essential part of our formation program.

3. Families are expected to attend all families sessions and complete all at home lessons.

4. Parents are to notify the Faith Formation Office if the family is unable to attend a session. Absences will be considered excused only when the Faith Formation Office is notified.

5. Workshops, and rehearsals are mandatory. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Dates and further details to be announced.

Email Rafa if you have any questions: rafael@vincentcatholic.org
You can also view our program BASICS.

THe basics

Program Length

Our program takes a minimum of 2 years. This timeframe applies to both Catholic and public school students. It is in accordance with a new diocesan stipulation for all parish sacramental prep programs to be at least two years. 

Program Design

We gather once a month as a community, but the heart of faith formation happens at home—through daily prayer, meaningful conversations, and celebrating the Sacraments together. We know life is busy, so our goal is to equip families to live their faith in the midst of that busyness—finding God in the car rides, dinner tables, and bedtime routines. These monthly sessions are here to inspire and support you.

Parish Membership

Families must be registered parishioners at St. Vincent’s for high school student to be eligible to register for the confirmation program.

Cost

$100 each year plus additional fees for retreats and other activities. Cost includes: Bible, supplies, course materials (Loyola Press Finding God, Blessed, Bibles, Formed.org, etc.), facilities costs, teacher training resources, etc.d

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