Three different options for First Eucharist Prep will be offered this year. Families may choose from the following:

• Option 1: the Sunday afternoon in-person class with Ms. Christine Palmeri. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm-2:30pm class in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Sunday, March 19
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm-2:30pm class in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Sunday, March 26
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)

 

• Option 2: the Sunday afternoon hybrid class with Mrs. Kellie Parker. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm Zoom on Sunday, March 19
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm Zoom on Sunday, March 26
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • 1pm brief in person session in St. Mary's Church on Sunday, April 16 (practice taking Communion, etc.)

 

• Option 3: the Wednesday evening in-person class with Mr. Michael Schwabl. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 5pm - 6:30pm in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Wednesday, March 22
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 5pm - 6:30pm in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Wednesday, March 29
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)

A parent or other adult must attend the sessions with the child(ren). Attendance is mandatory for all of the selected sessions in order to celebrate the Sacrament this year.

Celebrating the Sacrament: After verification that all activities have been completed, all sessions have been attended, both Google Forms have been received, AND the Sacrament of Penance has already been celebrated, the family will be emailed a link to schedule the child’s First Eucharist. This may be done at any regularly scheduled Saturday evening or Sunday Mass during the Season of Easter.

Registering for First Penance and First Eucharist Prep: Please note: those wishing to celebrate this year must have been registered for and have participated in Faith Formation or be enrolled in Catholic school last year as well as for the entire current school year. Registered children should be at least age 7 and in grade 2. If your child meets those requirements, please click here for the online registration form. Participants must be registered by February 19th.