First Communion / First Reconciliation

A child’s First Communion is an important and special milestone in the life of a Catholic family. Catholics all over the world are called to participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

 

It is a two-year process to prepare a child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Children typically begin in 1st grade, and continue through 2nd Grade, so they can receive the Sacraments in the spring of their 2nd Grade year.

First Reconciliation is held on a Saturday in January. First Communion is held in May on Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend.

In 2023, First Reconciliation will be on January 21st at 10:00 AM. First Communion is on May 13th at 11:00 AM.


RCIC is available for children who are in 3rd Grade - 9th Grade and have not yet received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation or First Communion. For additional information, please visit our RCIC page.

Year One (1st Grade)

Steps for year 1 of Sacramental Preparation

  1. Be a registered Holy Spirit parishioner (Register online); if you are registered at another parish, submit a Pastoral Consent Letter from your parish.
  2. If your child does not go to Catholic School, register for 1st Grade Religious Education program.
  3. Submit Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Spirit.
  4. Attend the Social & Service Night and the First Grade Family Retreat.

Catholic School Students – No formal children’s classes are necessary for 1st Grade.

Non-Catholic School Students – Register for 1st Grade classes, attend Social & Service Night, and the Family Retreat.

Family Retreat - A time for community, formation, Eucharistic Adoration, and the opportunity for Confession. 

Year Two (2nd Grade)

Steps for year 2 of Sacramental Preparation

  1. Be a registered Holy Spirit parishioner (Register online); if you are registered at another parish, submit a Pastoral Consent Letter from your parish.
  2. If your child does not go to Catholic School, register for 2nd Grade Religious Education program; if your child did not complete their 1st grade sacramental year, contact the religious education office.
  3. Submit Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Spirit.
  4. Receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Catholic School Students – For your child to receive the Sacraments at Holy Spirit, they must be registered and attend the Social & Service Night. See the calendar or events page for more details.

Non-Catholic School Students – Register for 2nd Grade classes and attend Social & Service Night.