Is a two year formation process that
includes at least two Parent Orientation Meetings on the topics of:
Includes worship at Mass every weekend
Celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Includes a First Eucharist Retreat DayCHILDREN ATTENDING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Catholic school children prepare and celebrate for the Sacraments of Initiation in the parish community in which they worship.
Parents register their child(ren) in the parish Sacrament Preparation Process and will be notified regarding the parish preparation process obligations (parent/child meetings and retreat day).
Children will not be required to attend weekly religion classes; however, they must fulfill the other parish preparation process obligations (listed above).
Parents should notify the school that their child(ren) will be receiving the sacraments in their home parish.
PARISH AND DIOCESAN POLICIES
REGARDING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION & EUCHARIST