Preparation for Grade 2+
In addition to regular faith formation in Family Catechesis or SMG school, this preparation involves activities for the family, parents, and student. The primary aim of sacramental preparation is to ensure that students approaching the sacraments are suitably instructed and properly disposed.
Program Info download: 2023-24 Program Info – First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Program Information
- SMG Sacramental Preparation Calendar (SMG/3rd Wednesdays)
- SCP Sacramental Preparation Calendar (SCP/3rd Mondays)
Registration
- Enrollment in SMG School
- No registration needed, will receive information during school’s religion class
- No fees, included in school tuition
- Enrollment in Family Catechesis – Register Here
- Attend monthly sessions
- Pay Family Registration Fee & Sacramental Prep Fee: SMG Link OR SCP Link (Coming Soon!)
SPECIFIC PROGRAM LESSONS
First Reconciliation Preparation (September-December)
Parents – If you have not previously signed in to FORMED, visit formed.org to sign up as a parishioner.
- oWatch Forgiven – Session 1: Where are You?
- oWatch Forgiven – Session 2: An Encounter with Mercy
- oWatch Forgiven – Session 3: The Rite Explained
Family
- Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, September-December)
- Family Church Scavenger Hunt at St. Maria Goretti or St. Andrew
- Complete Catholic Church Scavenger Hunt worksheet
- Family Service – Complete Student Service Reflection Worksheet
Students
- oomplete Signs of Grace Curriculum
- First Reconciliation Interviews (December)
- First Reconciliation will be available to families in the month of December
First Holy Communion Preparation (January-April)
Parents
- Watch Presence – Session 1: God Is with Us
- Watch Presence – Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist
- Watch Presence – Session 3: Bread for the Journey
Family
- Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, January-April)
- Parent & Communicant Retreat (March)
- Family Service – Complete Student Service Reflection worksheet
Students
- Complete Signs of Grace Curriculum
- First Holy Communion Interviews (April)
- First Holy Communion Dates – TBA