Catechetical preparation sessions for the sacrament of Holy Communion is a Two(2) Year program. The sessions are fitted for Ages 7 - early High School age (15 years of age at time of enrollment for the first year). At Age 7 the child must be literate and able to read proficiently at that age level.

• First Year Holy Communion

• Second Year Holy Communion

The sessions are structured for only First Holy Communion. Those who are between ages 7 - 15 and Need Baptism, FIrst Holy Communion perhaps Confirmation must enroll in the OCIC program (OCIC = Order of Christian Initiation for CHildren.)

• First Year OCIC

• Second Year OCIC

In the event the person to be enrolled will be 16 or 17 years of age during the first enrollment year, they with their parents and/or sponsor must meet with the Religious Education Director or Coordinator prior to enrollment and paying of fees.

Those who are 17 but will be 18 by the end of December of the enrollment starting year must enroll in OCIA instead of any child or youth program. Optionally they may be placed into Adult COnfirmation. Any person in this category along with their parents and/or sponsor must meet with the Religious Education Director or Coordinator prior to enrollment and paying of fees.

• OCIA

Session Days and times:

First Year program Students meet on Tuesday Night. Second Year Students  meet on Thursday nights. The times for both sessions are from 6:30pm - 7:45pm.

Attendance

The candidate's attendance during sessions is an absolute must. Those who ingnore or disregard attendance rules will be dropped from the program.

The same rule applies to attendance at Mass.

Fees

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Registrsion Forms

Click here to view the registration forms for First Holy Communion.

Click here to view the registration forms for OCIC.