CHILDRENS FAITH FORMATION

FIRST COMMUNION - A TWO YEAR PROGRAM

Preparation for First Reconciliation and Eucharist is a 2 year program, First Communion Prep I (FCP I) and First Communion Prep II (FCP II). All students must attend FCP I prior to moving on to FCP II, regardless of grade. The exception being children that attend catholic school, they only need attend FCP II.
 

OUR FIRST COMMUNION II PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

• A Baptismal certificate for all students entering the FCP I program
• Weekly classes (Sunday mornings at St. Peter or Monday late afternoon at Our Lady of Lourdes) roughly 3 classes a month
• Monthly special events usually held on Tuesday late afternoons
• 2 FCP I Parent Meetings held during class (October and March)
• 4 FCP II Parent Meetings held during class times (October, November, January, March)
• FCP I Retreat - God Loves Me - children invite a beloved adult to attend the afternoon retreat with them (February)
• First Reconciliation Retreat (FCP II) an afternoon retreat in January
• First Eucharist Retreat (FCP II) a full day retreat in March/April
• Sacrament of Reconciliation  (FCP II) in January - held at St. Kateri on a Saturday
• First Eucharist  (FCP II) in May - one at each church in the Parish on Saturday mornings - parents can choose the day/location for their child to receive First Eucharist
• Parental Involvement: parents have a primary role in the faith formation of their children. Click to Read the Article.

We believe that preparing children for Reconciliation and Eucharist is a wonderful opportunity for families. The early years of Faith Formation are formative for the whole family and provide a beautiful opportunity to reflect on how God has been present in their lives and to encounter Him in a meaningful way. We try to meet families where they are and help each family move forward on their faith journey.