St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Sacraments

A CHILD MUST BE IN FORMAL FAITH FORMATION (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION) CLASSES OR ATTEND HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION.

FIRST RECONCILIATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Children usually celebrate their First Reconciliation in the 2nd grade after they have participated in formal Faith Formation classes. Formation classes are held in the parish RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM or if they attend HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS, their formation will take place at the school. Formation is critical in helping the children understand the necessity of forgiveness of self and others and to internalize the process of examination of conscience.

Regardless of where formation classes are taken, First Reconciliation is celebrated within the parish.

PARENT MEETING
Parents will be required to attend a meeting prior to their children celebrating First Reconciliation so the parish faith formation coordinator can assist parents in helping their child understand forgiveness of self and others. Contact GERALYN WARD for more information.

PARENT / CHILD RETREAT
A parent/child retreat is held prior to the celebration of First Reconciliation. This retreat allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the sacrament. Contact GERALYN WARD for more information.

FIRST RECONCILIATION FOR ADULTS
Prior to the First Reconciliation of adults, formation through RCIA is required. Adults will give celebrate their First Reconciliation prior to Easter Vigil. Contact PENNY ACKERMAN for more information.

RECONCILIATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE BAPTIZED CAN BE CELEBRATED AT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE, BEFORE MASS, OR PRIVATE RECONCILIATION. IF YOU DESIRE A PRIVATE RECONCILIATION WITH THE PRIEST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

“…Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
John 20:23

A CHILD MUST BE IN FORMAL FAITH FORMATION (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION) CLASSES OR ATTEND HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST.

FIRST EUCHARIST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Children usually celebrate their First Eucharist in the spring of their 2nd grade year in school after they have participated in formal Faith Formation classes. Formation classes are held in the parish RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM or if they attend HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS, their formation will take place at the school. Formation is critical in helping the children understand how this is a continuation of their baptismal promises and how we live in and through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.

Regardless of where formation classes are taken, First Eucharist is celebrated within the parish.

PARENT MEETING
Parents will be required to attend a meeting prior to their children celebrating First Eucharist so the parish faith formation coordinator can assist them with helping their child understand forgiveness of self and others. Contact GERALYN WARD for more information.

FIRST EUCHARIST FOR ADULTS
Prior to the celebration of First Eucharist for adults, formation through RCIA is required. Adults usually celebrated their First Eucharist during the Easter Vigil. Contact PENNY ACKERMAN for more information.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins…”
Matthew 26:26-28