First Communion

Students prepare for their First Communion beginning in First Grade and receive their First Communion in second grade usually at the end of April/first of May.

For family convenience, this meeting is held three different times. Choose the time that is most convenient for your family.  The student receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion along with at least one parent/guardian must attend this meeting

The meeting will last approximately an hour and 15 minutes and it is held in the school cafeteria

At this meeting students and parents will receive information about the days of First Communion and Gathering Day. During the meeting, parents will indicate their preferred date of First Communion. Families will also receive materials to use at home to prepare their child for First Communion and the students will complete a project to be displayed in the Church at First Communion.

All students preparing for First Communion are invited to be welcomed by the parish after the homily of each of the Masses.  Parents and students will be called up to the altar and will receive a blessing from the presider. The students will receive a token gift as a reminder of their time preparing for this sacrament.

1st Communion Retreat is a time of retreat and practice for our students who are receiving their First Communion. All students are expected to attend one of the Gathering Day Sessions.
Sessions will be
  9:45 am-12:00 pm
  1:00 pm-3:15 pm

Parents do not have to attend all of 1st Communion Retreat with their child, but are encouraged to volunteer to help assist. 

Families have the choice of several different Masses during which to celebrate First Holy Communion. You will indicate which Mass you will be attending at the First Communion Meeting on February 22 & 23.

First Communions will take place during
Select Masses on the weekends of April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3, 2026.

More information to follow.