First Communion & First Confession Sacramental Prep
Coordinators: Mrs. Britlyn Duplantis & Mrs. Nicole DesOrmeaux 

2024-25 Registration Form 

FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES

• Mandatory Parent Meeting #1 to review Confession with First Communion Parents and "Welcome" Class for candidates: Wednesday, November 6; everyone will gather in the Church Parish Hall.
• Class #1: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
• Class #2: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
• Class #3: Wednesday, January 8, 2024
• Mandatory Parent Meeting #2 to review Communion with First Communion Parents and "Church Tour" for the candidates: Wednesday, January 22; everyone will gather in the Church Parish Hall. 
• Class #4: Wednesday, February 12, 2024
• Class #5: Wednesday, February 26, 2024
• Class #6: Wednesday, March 12, 2024
• Class #7: Wednesday, March 19,2024

**FIRST CONFESSION: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM (Details will be discussed at parent meetings). 

**FIRST COMMUNION MASS: Divine Mercy Sunday; April 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Mass details will be discussed at parent meetings). 

• Cupcake/Punch Reception to immediately follow the First Communion Mass.
• Tentatively scheduled: First Communion Practice: Saturday April 12 in the morning 

NOTE 1:  It is not unusual for an older child to enroll in the Sacramental preparation program for First Holy Confession and First Holy Communion. However, candidates who desire to receive the Sacraments must also attend age-appropriate Religious Education classes or complete home study packets under the guidance of parents. Please call the Church Parish Office (937-6888) if you have any questions regarding our Sacramental programs and/or Religious Education programs.

NOTE 2:  In all situations below, some home study will be required in order to memorize traditional prayers and Sacred Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.  A link to suggestions which help in this process is found in NOTE 3 below.  

NOTE 3:  Regardless of a candidate's age, he/she should abide by the dress code for the administration of the Sacraments of Confession and Communion set forth by our pastor.  

NOTE 4:  If/When we begin rehearsing music for First Communion Mass, candidates may use this music liturgy planning sheet to review the music for First Communion Mass.  (From year to year, music may be updated.)

An Overview of our First Communion Program

• The first component of our SPARK Elementary Program consists of religious education classes and activities for Grades 1-5.  
• The second component of our SPARK Elementary Program deals with Sacramental Prep classes for First Confession and First Communion.
  • Children in Grade 2 attend Sacramental Prep classes on Wednesday evenings to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and the Sacrament of Eucharist (Communion).  A thorough description of those evening classes and the make-up packets (for Candidates when they are absent from the evening Sacramental Prep classes) are available at the bottom of this webpage.
  • Knowing that families are sometimes distracted by a different path in life (serious illness/injury, death, unemployment, relocation/transfers, etc.), we always welcome older Sacramental Prep Candidates in Grades 3-12.  We refer to our Sacramental Prep classes for older Candidates as:
    • SPARK "On Ramp" for Candidates in Grades 3-5,
    • EDGE "On Ramp" for Candidates in Grades 6-8, and
    • IGNITE "On Ramp" for Candidates in Grades 9-12.
    • These "On Ramp" classes are similar to an interstate "on ramp" which merges "new" traffic into the midst of traffic which is already traveling in the same direction on that particular interstate.  That visual image expresses our desire to welcome and help older candidates (who may have been away from the practice of their faith for a while) maneuver through the school year and, when possible, using age-appropriate RCIC instruction, help them gain knowledge and provide some of the experiences which have been missed during their time away.
  • SPARK On-Ramp (Grades 3-5) Candidates are usually grouped together in a class and follow the same Wednesday evening schedule as Grade 2.
  • EDGE On-Ramp and IGNITE On-Ramp Candidates typically meet with a coordinator for weekly, age-appropriate RCIC classes immediately after the local public schools dismiss.  On days when public schools are closed for holidays, parent-teacher conferences, or public school teacher inservice meetings, our On-Ramp classes typically do not meet.  (If inclement weather forces us to cancel a couple of classes, we may request that a class be made up in a timely manner so we won't have to delay reception of the Sacraments.)
    • The DRE typically contacts the parents of On-Ramp First Communion Candidates in September to schedule those weekly classes, however, parents are welcome to call at any point of the school year to gather information.  If the candidate registers later in the school year, they may begin attending classes, but the reception of the sacraments may be delayed one year. 
• Two Parent Meetings:  Regardless of a candidate's age or grade level, a parent must attend two Sacramental Prep parent meetings during the year to review the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and the Sacrament of Eucharist (Communion).  Those meeting dates as well as class dates for the elementary candidates may be viewed on the Schedule of Classes.
• Regarding absences:  When a candidate must be absent from a Wednesday night Sacramental Prep class, parents should help their children discuss/review the topics that were introduced/reviewed.  Links to Sacramental Prep (Wednesday night) make-up packets are provided at the bottom of this webpage.  

Reminder:  Candidates who desire to receive the Sacraments must also enroll in age-appropriate Religious Education classes. 

Home Study and/or Make-Up Packets 
(for Wednesday night Sacramental Prep class Absences)

Current First Communion candidates who are in our Sacramental Prep home study program or candidates who were absent for an on-site class may view and print make-up packets by clicking on the links below.

NOTES:
(1) The last page of each packet must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to Mrs. Nicole DesOrmeaux as soon as possible.
(2) Candidates in Grade 2 (or older candidates in Grades 3-5) must also attend Elementary Sunday Sessions and the Elementary Summer Religion Program (and make up any absences using the make-up packets which are linked to the Elementary Religious Education page of this website).
(3) Older Sacramental prep candidates in Grades 6-12 must attend their religious education classes.