Baptized children can receive the sacraments at age 7 (“the age of reason”), usually in their second-grade year.
To prepare for the sacraments, a child must:
- Be Baptized Catholic or other recognized denomination (a list of recognized denominations is available in the Parish Office)
- Be a member of the parish at which he or she will be receiving the sacraments
- Be at least seven years old at the time of reception of the sacraments
- Participate in Faith Formation programming for two years leading up to First Eucharist. For example, a child receiving First Eucharist at the end of Second Grade must participate in Faith Formation in First and Second Grades.
Confirmation: Confirmation in the Saginaw Diocese is celebrated beginning in Middle School. Visit the Confirmation page for more information.
First Reconciliation: First Reconciliation preparation begins in October with a Parent-Child Session that includes family prayer, activities for kids, information for parents, and registration for the program. During October and November, families work together at home on their First Reconciliation books. In early December, the children gather at church for their Reconciliation Jesus Experience Day when they participate in retreat-style activities and celebrate the sacrament.
First Eucharist: First Eucharist preparation is similar to Reconciliation, with a Parent-Child Session offered in February, family bookwork at home during March, and a Eucharist Jesus Experience Day during April.
For more information about Sacramental Preparation, contact Corinne Cathcart.
Sacramental Preparation Calendar
Reconciliation Parent-Child Session
Sunday, October 19, 2:00-4:30 pm
Reconciliation Jesus Experience Day
Saturday, December 6, 9:00-12:00 pm
Eucharist Parent-Child Session
Sunday, February 8, 2:00-4:30 pm
Eucharist Jesus Experience Day & First Eucharist Practice
Saturday, April 11, 9:00-12:00, with practice from 12:00-12:30
First Eucharist Mass during regular weekend Masses (choose 1)
May 16, 4:00 pm
May 17, 8:30 am
May 17, 11:00 am