Youth entering 2nd and 7th grade this fall have a wonderful year ahead! 

2 ^nd Graders will prepare for and receive First Reconciliation and First Communion!  As you look at the banners in church this summer, perhaps you’ll envision your child’s banner hanging there next summer. 

7th Graders begin preparation for reception of the final sacrament of initiation, Confirmation.  We will begin preparation in January of 2020, break for the summer to provide time for completing a service project, and reconvene in the fall of 2020  Our youth will be confirmed in the spring of 2021.  

You do not need to do anything at this time.  The gathering dates for sacramental preparation will be published as soon as they are approved.  We know schedules are busy and we will give you as much notice as possible. 

Please note:   Preparation is a requirement.  It is our obligation to ensure, for the youth’s sake, that they are aware they are receiving Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the 2nd and 3rd Persons of the Trinity of one God.  We must ensure they are are as open to receive the plentiful graces showered on them during the reception of the sacrament and protect them from “receiving Him unworthily” through no fault of their own. 

Youth who are unable to fulfill the required attendance at our scheduled gatherings will be informed of similar opportunities at other parishes for individual events.  When none of these can be met, the reception of the sacrament is delayed until they complete their preparation over the summer. This is a rare occurrence!  We look forward to preparing for, and celebrating the reception of, these sacraments with ALL of you and your children’s classmates!

May you have a blessed and safe summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!  May God bless you and your family abundantly!