First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion
Welcome to First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion!
At St. Francis, children make First Reconciliation AND First Communion in the same year, usually when they are entering Grade 3! Do not fret though, if you have an older child who has not yet received their sacraments. They are more than welcome to join the class as well! Please reach out to Jen Burton to get more information.
Our First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion preparation class in now included and a part of our WHOLE FAMILY faith formation program known as GOF. We ask the family to join us in growing in your faith right along with your child preparing for their sacraments! We have age appropriate classes to accommodate everyone!
We ask parents (are you sitting down?) to lead the way for their children by making a Confession right before their child on the night of First Reconciliation. Parents are a child's first teacher! We must lead by example! We are confident that, despite common apprehension over this, you will experience great grace through this sacrament! Our prayer is that Confession, as well as Eucharist, become regular experiences of grace and unity for your family.
First Reconciliation IMPORTANT DATES:
10/2/22– 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
11/6/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
12/4/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/8/23 - 11 am – 2pm – Session 4 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/21/23 – 9:30-12:30 – Retreat in St. Clare Center – Some parent help needed!
1/28/2023 –2:00pm – 3:30 p.m. - First Reconciliation in church
First Eucharist IMPORTANT DATES:
2/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
3/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/2/23 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/29/23 – 9:30-12:30 – Retreat and Session 4 - St. Clare
– Some parent help needed!
5/5/23 – 6:30pm – First Eucharist Rehearsal in church (PARENTS
5/6/23 – First Eucharist! 10am for individual photos (optional) in the Chapel, 10:30 in church for a group photo (everyone comes).
5/7/23 – May Crowning – Wear your Communion Outfits to 11:00 Mass and participate in the crowning of Mary
At St. Francis, children make First Reconciliation AND First Communion in the same year, usually when they are entering Grade 3! Do not fret though, if you have an older child who has not yet received their sacraments. They are more than welcome to join the class as well! Please reach out to Jen Burton to get more information.
Our First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion preparation class in now included and a part of our WHOLE FAMILY faith formation program known as GOF. We ask the family to join us in growing in your faith right along with your child preparing for their sacraments! We have age appropriate classes to accommodate everyone!
We ask parents (are you sitting down?) to lead the way for their children by making a Confession right before their child on the night of First Reconciliation. Parents are a child's first teacher! We must lead by example! We are confident that, despite common apprehension over this, you will experience great grace through this sacrament! Our prayer is that Confession, as well as Eucharist, become regular experiences of grace and unity for your family.
First Reconciliation IMPORTANT DATES:
10/2/22– 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
11/6/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
12/4/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/8/23 - 11 am – 2pm – Session 4 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/21/23 – 9:30-12:30 – Retreat in St. Clare Center – Some parent help needed!
1/28/2023 –2:00pm – 3:30 p.m. - First Reconciliation in church
First Eucharist IMPORTANT DATES:
2/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
3/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/2/23 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/29/23 – 9:30-12:30 – Retreat and Session 4 - St. Clare
– Some parent help needed!
5/5/23 – 6:30pm – First Eucharist Rehearsal in church (PARENTS
5/6/23 – First Eucharist! 10am for individual photos (optional) in the Chapel, 10:30 in church for a group photo (everyone comes).
5/7/23 – May Crowning – Wear your Communion Outfits to 11:00 Mass and participate in the crowning of Mary
