First Holy Communion
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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.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.
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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.
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.
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*Please note changes for 2017-2018:
If your child plans to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in May 2018 or May 2019, please note the following important steps to correspond with Archdiocese guidelines.
Current 2nd Graders attending any school (including CKS and public schools):
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning in early October. These should be attended with a parent or guardian. In addition, children must attend Sunday School on Sunday mornings between the Masses beginning in early October.
Current 1st Graders attending Christ the King or another Catholic grade school:
Children are strongly encouraged to attend Sunday School beginning in early October for two consecutive years to prepare for receiving the sacraments the second year. During the second year (2018-19 school year), students and parents are required to attend Wednesday evening sacramental prep classes and Sunday morning Sunday School classes.
Current 1st Graders attending a public or private (non-Catholic) school:
Children are REQUIRED to attend Sunday School beginning in early October 2017 for two consecutive years to prepare for receiving the sacraments the second year. During the second year (2018-19 school year), students and parents are required to attend Wednesday evening sacramental prep classes. For more information, please contact Amy Hall at halla@ckseattle.org.