2024-2025 Sacrament Preparation Classes and Events

Children receiving the sacrament of First Reconciliation can complete their sacrament preparation in one of 3 ways:

Option 1: In-person Classes

Attend in-person classes on Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, March 29th from 9:30-11:30.

Option 2: At-home, Book/Bible lessons

At-home option using the same program that we use for the in-person classes - Go, Seek, Find

This program consists of 8 to 10 lessons and connects each lesson to the Bible. A colorful children's Bible, as well as all the lessons, comes with the purchase of this program (~$45). The child gets to keep the Bible after class. It also uses stickers that the kids use to mark off the lessons they've completed. It should take about 3 hours to get through the First Reconciliation lessons.

Option 3: At-home, Formed Video lessons

This program is through an online video database: Formed You will need to create an account and the cost per month is $10.

Program: Signs of Grace: You Are Forgiven (First Reconciliation)

Content: Reconciliation program consists of 7 videos

Cost:  You would need to pay for 1 to 2 months depending on how quickly you want to move through the material. 

Once you pay for access to Formed, you will go here: 
https://watch.formed.org/you- are-forgiven-1

First Reconciliation Service:

            First Reconciliation service will be on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament

Children in third grade or higher who have made their First Reconciliation are eligible to make their First Eucharist. Children making this sacrament must be enrolled in faith formation at their parish or school.

Because of the content and preparation for the sacrament, First Eucharist classes will be offered in-person at St. Louis church. There are two classes and children must attend both classes. Absences will not be permitted & make-up sessions will not be offered because volunteers teach the classes.

1.     Saturday, March 22nd, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2.     Saturday, March 29th, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

First Eucharist rehearsal will be on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

First Eucharist Mass will be on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Louis.

Please submit the registration form to the CRE (ReligiousEd@stlouisrcchurch.org), by Friday, February 28, 2025, to register your child to make either his/her First Eucharist.

CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS

1.     Register by November 15th, 2024. To register, submit the following documents

1. Confirmation Registration”  
2. Confirmation Name & Sponsor
3. A copy of all sacramental certificates (i.e., Baptism, First Reconciliation, & First Eucharist) if your child made the sacraments at a church other than a Family #22 Church

2.     Find a sponsor - a faith mentor to support, encourage, & pray with and for the candidate

1. Your sponsor needs to be a practicing Roman Catholic and be in good standing in his/her church. He or she must be a baptized and confirmed Catholic, as well as attend Mass regularly. Sponsors must submit a letter from their parish stating this information.
2. Parents of confirmation candidates cannot serve as their child’s sponsor.
3. Family #22 parishioners serving as sponsors should contact the CRE to ensure eligibility.
4. Submit sponsor letters to CRE by November 15, 2024. 

3.     Attend Mass weekly

4.     Actively attend faith formation at school or at a Family #22 church. Children who do not receive religious education at school must attend Family #22 Faith Formation classes and maintain good attendance.

5.     Attend both sacrament preparation classes. Absences will not be permitted and make-up sessions will not be offered.

1. Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2. Saturday, March 29th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6.  Attend Family #22 Confirmation Retreat

1. Date: Saturday, March 1,  2025
2. Time: 12:00 to 5:00 (lunch provided)
3. Location: St. Louis basement

7.     Complete service hours: 10 total community service hours, 4 of which need to be completed within the churches that make up family #22 Parish community (St. Louis, Blessed Sacrament, St. Anthony).

1. Use the Confirmation Service Form to document hours (located on St. Louis website)
2. Obtain a signature from the site supervisor every time you volunteer
3. Hours must be completed & Community Service form submitted no later than Friday, May 9, 2025.

*Volunteer opportunities at the churches are posted in the bulletin. Check the weekly bulletins and/or church websites for specific dates & times for these events.  Plan to have your 4 church volunteer hours completed by Easter. We offer lots of volunteer opportunities in the fall, around Christmas, throughout winter, and at Easter; however, volunteer opportunities are not available after Easter.

**It is not possible to submit an individual’s name to the diocese for Confirmation without the service hour requirement completed by the required due date.

SPRING 2025 CONFIRMATION CEREMONY & MASS:

The Confirmation Ceremony and Mass will be on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.