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The Sacrament of Baptism (for Children Not Baptized as Infants)  

Children over age 7 who have not been  baptized  participate in a special process of Christian Initiation for Children over age 7.  With the involvement of their parents/guardians, they will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion.  Contact the Religious Education Office for details on this process, and click on the following link to read more -  Children's Initiation Process.  

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Confession)

To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) for the first time:

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The child must be baptized, and the parents must present a copy of the baptismal certificate to the School o Religious Education.  

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The child must have completed at least two (2) consecutive years of faith formation

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The parents/guardians must be involved in the faith formation process.

The Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion)

To receive the Sacrament of Eucharist (Communion) for the first time:  

bulletThe child must be baptized and the parents must present a copy of the baptismal certificate to the School of Religious Education.
bulletThe child must have completed at least two (2) consecutive years of faith formation.
bulletThe child is prepared for and receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.
bulletThe parents/guardians must be involved in the faith formation process.

The Sacrament of Confirmation

To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation:  

bulletThe youth must be baptized, and the parents must present a copy of the baptismal certificate to the School of Religious Education.
bulletThe youth has received (or will be prepared to receive) the sacraments of Eucharist (Communion) and Reconciliation (Confession).
bullet Two consecutive years of faith formation during grades 9-12 are completed.  This includes Tuesday night catechetical sessions, service hours each year, a day retreat first year and an overnight retreat second year.
bulletThe youth selects a sponsor who is a confirmed and practicing Catholic and who will be involved with and supportive of the confirmation candidate during the two years of formation.  (A parent cannot be a sponsor.)

The Confirmation Class meets on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

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