First Communion
(See Schedule at bottom of this page.)
First Communion Orientation Meeting
Parents of baptized 2nd graders or above who want their children to prepare for First Communion will meet Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 6 p.m. in McCann Center. Childcare will be provided during the meeting. For more information contact: Tammy Norcross, pastoral minister of lifelong faith formation, at 792-2050 or shadultform@iowatelecom.net
First Communion Preparation
Baptized Catholic children in the 2nd grade or older who have not celebrated First Communion are required to prepare for and celebrate their First Reconciliation (Confession) prior to their participation in the First Communion program. Children are expected to know the Sign of the Cross, Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary and Glory Be; attend Mass weekly and use their thanksgiving envelopes.Children attend monthly sacramental preparation sessions with their families and weekly faith formation sessions with their peers. First Communion will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Mass with a reception to follow.
