First Reconcilation and First Communion Preparation
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Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion for Second graders begins in September. This is open to those who are in at least 7 years old (2nd grade), have been baptized Catholic, and are members of Saint Joseph Parish. Preparation for these sacraments includes home instruction, retreats, catechetical meetings with parents. Information is reinforced in the curriculum in day school religion classes and PSR classes at school.
Please note that Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation/Eucharist is separate from PSR programs, Catholic Day School, and Home School religious education programs.
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Calendar for First Sacraments 2024-2025
First Reconciliation
St. Joseph Parish students from Catholic Day Schools, Parish School of Religion and Home School students work together to prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation. First Reconciliation typically celebrated in late November/early December.
First Communion
St. Joseph Parish students from Catholic Day Schools, Parish School of Religion and Home School students work together to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Communion. First Communion is typically celebrated the first weekend in May. Tose that make their First Communion in May are invited to participate in the Closing of Eucharistic Devotions on October, in which they will process, in their First Communion attire, in the Eucharistic Procession.