2026-2027 Sacrament Preparation Classes and Events

First Reconciliation Prep Classes:

We warmly welcome all individuals and families to worship with us and be part of our parish community. Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation is reserved for families who are registered and actively participating members of the parish. If your family is not yet registered, we invite you to join our parish community and grow with us in faith.

Option 1: In-person Classes

Attend in-person classes on Saturdays, January 31 and February 7, 2027, from 9:30-11:30.

The price for in-person classes is $20 per child to cover lesson materials.

Option 2: At-home, Book/Bible lessons & Formed Videos

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

This program consists of 8 lessons and connects each lesson to the Bible. A

colorful children's Bible, as well as the 8 lessons, are included with the purchase of

this program (~$45). Your child gets to keep the Bible after the class. It also uses

stickers that your child can use to mark off the lessons they've completed. It should take

between 3 to 4 hours to complete the First Reconciliation lessons.

Parent Meeting/Information:

Information will be communicated to registered families via email about the sacrament, close to the date of the sacrament prep classes. Parents can also ask questions after the in-person classes and anytime via email.

First Reconciliation Sacrament

Saturday, February 28, 2027, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament

First Eucharist Prep Classes:

We warmly welcome all individuals and families to worship with us and be part of our parish community. Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist is reserved for families who are registered and actively participating members of the parish. If your family is not yet registered, we invite you to join our parish community and grow with us in faith.

Option 1: In-person Classes

Attend in-person classes on two Saturdays: (1) September 26 and (2) October 3rd, from 9:30-11:30 a.m..

Option 2: At-home, Book/Bible lessons & Formed Videos

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

This program consists of 10 lessons and connects each lesson to the Bible. A

colorful children's Bible, as well as all the lessons, are included with the purchase of

this program (~$45). The child gets to keep the Bible after class. It should take

between 3 to 4 hours to complete the First Reconciliation lessons.

Parent Meeting/Information:

Information is communicated to registered families via email close to the date of the classes. Parents can also ask questions after the in-person classes and anytime via email.

First Eucharist Sacrament

Rehearsal-  Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church

Sacrament- Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church

*All students should make the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) prior to making a sacrament. Confession is at St. Louis from 3:15-3:45 on Saturdays. 

CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS

We warmly welcome all individuals and families to worship with us and be part of our parish community. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is reserved for families who are registered and actively participating members of the parish. If your family is not yet registered, we invite you to join our parish community and grow with us in faith.

1.     Register by December 1st, 2026. To register, submit the following documents:

           a.  Confirmation Registration”  

           b.  Confirmation Name & Sponsor

           c.  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

            a.     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.

           b.     Parents of confirmation candidates cannot serve as their child’s sponsor.

           c.     Family #22 parishioners serving as sponsors should contact the CRE to ensure eligibility.

           d.     Submit sponsor letters to CRE by January 1, 2027. 

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. Complete Virtual Sacrament Prep Classes by April 1st, 2027

            a.      Format: Online, asynchronous

            b.     Class information will be sent out by January 1st to parents via email. Students have until April 1st to complete

                    and submit it.

6.     Complete Virtual Confirmation Retreat by April 1st, 2027

             a.     Format: Online, asynchronous

             b.     Class Information will be sent out by January 1st to parents via email. Students have until April 1st to complete

                    and submit it.

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).

              a.     Use the Confirmation Service Form to document hours (located on St. Louis website)

              b.     Obtain a signature from the site supervisor every time you volunteer

              c.     Hours must be completed & the Community Service form submitted no later than April 1,  2027.

*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 (March 28). We offer lots of volunteer opportunities in the fall, around Christmas, throughout winter, and at Easter; however, volunteer opportunities are usually 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 2027 Confirmation Mass:

The Confirmation Ceremony and Mass will be Sunday, May 16th, 2027, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

Submit completed forms and direct all inquiries to the CRE, Ashlee Campbell, via email:  religioused@stlouisrcchurch.org