First Penance
First Penance is celebrated in the second half of Level 2. Children must successfully complete Level 1 instruction as well.
Immediate preparation for the Sacrament begins in Level 2 and includes:
- Classroom Instruction on the Sacrament
- Parent Meeting
- Children Retreat Day (1/2 day on a Saturday morning)
- First Penance Service
First Communion
First Communion is celebrated in Level 2 during the Easter Season. Children must have received the Sacrament of Penance.
Immediate preparation for the Sacrament begins in Level 2 and includes:
- Classroom Instruction on the Sacrament
- Parent Meeting
- Childrens Retreat Day (1/2 day on a Saturday morning)
- First Communion Service
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation requires a 2 year formation process, beginning with Level 7.
If your child has not successfully completed levels 1 through 6 of a Religious Education/ Faith Formation program, he/she will need
to be assessed to determine the readiness of your child to enter the Confirmation formation process. Your child must have been baptized a Catholic and received First Penance and First Communion.
Confirmation - Year 1, Formation Level 7
- Level 7 Confirmation Prep: Parent Meeting
- Level 7 Confirmation interviews
Confirmation - Year 2, Formation Level 8
- Level 8 Confirmation interviews
- Confirmation Retreat Day
Confirmation Rehearsal - student and sponsor*
Confirmation Luncheon - student and sponsor*
Confirmation Retreat - Our Confirmation retreat will be facilitated by the Bishop Eustace Youth /Service team.
- CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION: DATE TBA