The Sacrament of Penance
First Confession is celebrated during the advent parish penance service. Children will make an additional confession in Lent during regular confession times before Mass. Children will have the priest who hears their confession(s) sign a card to demonstrate attendance. These two confessions introduce children and families into the regular practice of the Sacrament of Penance. Students will memorize the confession procedure.
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
This children will receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the first time during a parish Sunday Mass on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), which falls two Sundays after Pentecost. Leading up to the reception of the Holy Eucharist, children must attend Mass with their families on every Sunday and be properly instructed and disposed to receive the Most Blessed Sacrament.
