A warm and heartfelt welcome to the beginning of a very special sacramental year. This year, we will embark on a faith formation journey as, together, we prepare your child for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Our journey will be joy-filled as we help your child discover the real Presence of Jesus and the ways in which he/she will prepare his/her heart for this awesome gift!

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It is our desire to involve you, as parents, in our preparation process and to provide a significant experience for you and your children. In short, you are the most important teacher, example, experience your child will have this year as he/she prepares to receive Jesus, thus our focus will be on both including you and preparing your child.

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In the words found in the Diocesan Sacrament Preparation Guidelines: “It is truly desirable that parents assume an active role in the preparation of their children. Parents are to be carefully instructed throughout the year on the meaning and theology of the Eucharist as well as their roles as primary catechists for the Sacrament.” Stated just as powerfully from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute.”

We ask that you prioritize our time together as sacred and special during this year of preparing your child to receive Jesus. Join us in our excitement and anticipation of the greatest gift any of us could possibly receive. Throughout this year of preparation, we acknowledge and honor your role as the primary catechist of your child.

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We look forward to working together in the year ahead!