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In order for a student to receive First Communion or Confirmation in our parish they must have the equivalent of two years of faith formation before our program begins. Exceptions are made only through an interview process with our ministry leaders to determine a family's readiness to engage in the sacrament preparation program and willingness to be active participants.
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Parents should first enroll their child/children in Family Formation in August 2022, unless they attend St. James School. St. James School families are required to attend our monthly Family Mass as part of preparation for First Communion, but do not need to enroll in Family Formation. Our Family Mass dates are listed below.
First Communion 2023 Schedule
All sessions are in-person
JANUARY
Sunday, January 8 - Family Mass at 10:00am in church
All First Communion families (including St. James School) are asked to attend this Mass
JANUARY 8-13 - REGISTRATION WEEK
Saturday, January 28 - Parent Meeting, 9:00-10:00am in the Parish Center
This meeting is for parents only
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 4 - Class (students), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Sunday, February 5 - Family Mass at 10:00am in church
All First Communion families (including St. James School) are required to attend this Mass
Saturday, February 11 - Class (students), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Saturday, February 18 - NO CLASS (Winter break)
Saturday, February 25 - Class (students) AND Parent Session, 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
MARCH
Saturday, March 4 - Makeup Session (for students who missed a class), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Sunday, March 5 - Family Mass at 10:00am in church
All First Communion families (including St. James School) are required to attend this Mass
Saturday, March 11 - Class (students), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Saturday, March 18 - Class (students), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Saturday, March 25 - FIRST RECONCILIATION, 10:00am in church
APRIL
Saturday, April 1 - Class (students), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Sunday, April 2 - Family Mass at 10:00am in church
All First Communion families (including St. James School) are required to attend this Mass
Saturday, April 8 - NO CLASS (Easter weekend)
Saturday, April 15 - NO CLASS (Spring break)
Saturday, April 22 - Makeup Session (for students who missed a class), 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Center
Thursday, April 27 - FAMILY DINNER and REHEARSAL, begins at 5:30pm in the Parish Center
Sunday, April 30 - FIRST COMMUNION, 12:00pmMAY
Sunday, May 7 - Family Mass at 10:00am in church
All First Communion families (including St. James School) are required to attend this Mass
DRESS CODE FOR FIRST COMMUNION
Traditionally, girls wear white dresses and boys wear a suit of any color or nice pants, a collared shirt and nice shoes. White dresses are not required, nor are suits, especially since these incur added expenses for some families. We simply ask that boys dress neatly and girls dress neatly and modestly. We also ask that all family members and guests dress modestly for this special occasion.
