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 2024, First Reconciliation will be on January 27th at 10:00 AM. First Communion is on May 11th 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. Submit Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Spirit.
  3. If your child does not go to Catholic School, register for 1st Grade Religious Education program. 
  4. A minimum of 80% attendance required for Sunday morning religious education classes
  5. Attend the First Grade Family Retreat (4/20/24).

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

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. Submit Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Spirit.
  3. 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.
  4. A minimum of 80% attendance required for Sunday morning religious education classes.
  5. Attend a Social & Service Event: 10/3/23 at 4 - 6 p.m. or 2/24/24 at 9 - 11 a.m.
  6. Attend the Family Reconciliation Retreat (1/6/2024) and the Family Eucharist Retreat (4/6/2024).

Catholic School Students – For your child to receive the Sacraments at Holy Spirit, they must be registered and attend a Social & Service Event, as well as the Family Reconciliation Retreat (1/6/2024) and the Family Eucharist Retreat (4/6/2024). See the 2023/2024 calendar for more details.