First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is offered to all children in second grade or higher.  Children work with their parents to complete the activities and lessons in their books at home. During class, the children meet with CKS 2nd grade teacher, Claudia Marberg, to hear stories, share and do craft activities to supplement the lessons and dialogues they experienced at home. 


 
 
Throughout the fall, the focus is on God's love and our choice to love God in return. Children also learn forgiveness, mercy and grace. They learn how to go to Confession so that they are able to participate in the Sacrament in December. 
 
After Christmas, they begin preparing for First Holy Communion, with their lessons focused on understanding the Eucharist, the parts of the Mass, and our participation in it. They make their First Holy Communion together with the community at the 10:30am Mass. 
 
Throughout the year, parents are offered the opportunity to attend parent classes while their children work with Mrs. Marberg. These classes will be "refreshers" on the basics of the Sacraments, sin, grace and the Church.  There will also be discussion about how to teach meaningful lessons of faith in the home and family life.
Children and youth who have missed this preparation process should contact the parish office to either join the 2nd grade class or to receive alternate instruction at their level. 
 

First Holy Communion for Adults

Adults who wish to prepare for receiving this sacrament are invited to join the RCIA/Inquiry classes to prepare along with other adults who seek Baptism and Confirmation. Please see the Christian Initiation Page for more info on those classes.