Religious Education

2021-2022 Upcoming Events

1st Reconciliation

First Holy Communion

All CCD Youth get to use the Sacrament of Mercy twice on a Wednesday during the year:

Dates TBA

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion is celebrated on Divine Mercy Sunday.

Each Parish will celebrate their own Mass of First Holy Communion.

Confirmation

First Holy Communion

Confirmation

We will have a Confirmation Mass for juniors and seniors in the

2023-2024 academic year. Each Parish will host and run its own Confirmation program on Wednesday, during the normal CCD time.

Sacramental REQUIREMENTS (beginning 2021-2022 academic year)

First Holy Communion Requirements Outline

To receive First Holy Communion, a child must be at least 7 years old, as this is the age of reason.
Must have attended 2 years of CCD classes (1st grade & 2nd grade). Missed classes will require a make up assignment.
Must attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses with their family.
Must demonstrate knowledge that they know they are receiving the very real Body of Jesus in Communion.
Must memorize the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and an Act of Contrition.
Will receive First Reconciliation in the Fall of 2nd grade and again in the Spiring of the same year, prior to receiving Holy Communion.

A more detailed letter and explanation will be provided to parents in the First and Second Grade each year by the Pastor.

Confirmation Requirements Outline

Candidates must attend Sunday & Holy Day Masses with their family.
Candidates must attend at least 2 years of CCD classes, this can include the Confirmation year. Candidates will make up all missed classes.
Candidates will select a sponsor according to the rubric.
Candidates will select a Patron Saint to pray for them.
Candidates will attend a retreat prior to Confirmation

* Retreat opportunities are provided, but it is your responsibility to

attend one. *

Candidates will compose a letter to the Bishop asking for the Sacrament. An outline sheet will be provided.
Candidates will complete 20 hours of community service.

A more detailed letter and explanation will be provided to parents & to Candidates each year by the Pastor.

A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD,

make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low;

the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together,

for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

-Isaiah 40:3-5

The goal of CCD Classes is to assist the Parents in teaching the ways of Faith

so that the way for the Lord in our own hearts may be prepared for Jesus's coming; both in the Holy Mass and in the Second Coming.

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Religious Education

First Communion and Confirmation Requirements are outlined at the bottom of the page.

2021-2022 Upcoming Events

1st Reconciliation

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

Confirmation

First Holy Communion

Confirmation

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Sacramental REQUIREMENTS (beginning 2021-2022 academic year)

First Holy Communion Requirements Outline

Confirmation Requirements Outline