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Contact Us
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Lisa Milanolisa.milanodor.orgDirector of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
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Preparation for first sacraments
Holy Spirit-St. Joseph Parish welcomes all children in Grade 2 or older to begin preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Sacramental preparation for children and their parents takes place at home and in church. The program is designed for parents to be the primary teacher of the faith for their children. Ideally, the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a gift that both of you will cherish and continue to celebrate together throughout your lives.
In order to support parents, Holy Spirit-St. Joseph offers three parent-child sessions in the church so that families and children can build community as well as develop a deeper understanding of the sacraments.
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Requirements to start preparation for First Reconciliation:
Children must be in Grade 2 or higher.
Children must have attended Faith Formation classes (Family Faith or Summer Faith) the year prior to preparation and be attending regularly the year they prepare for the sacrament.
Requirements to start preparation for First Eucharist:
Children must be in Grade 2 or higher.
Children must have attended Faith Formation classes (Family Faith or Summer Faith) the year prior to preparation and be attending regularly the year they prepare for the sacrament.
Holy Spirit-St. Joseph's must have a copy of the baptismal certificate for children preparing for the Sacrament of First Eucharist.
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Click here to register:
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First Reconciliation 2024We look forward to working with you and your child as they embark on their faith journey in preparation for first sacraments. Our emphasis on the family’s role in reconciliation grows out of the reality that it is within the home that most of us learn to love, to forgive, and to be forgiven. In this sacrament, we come to God with the knowledge that we sin, that our sin hurts our community and ourselves, and that God is anxious to forgive and heal any broken bonds.
Important Dates for First Reconciliation:- PARENT MEETING - Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Session 1 - Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Session 2 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Session 3 - Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Celebration of the Sacrament - Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 am and 11:30 am at St. Joseph's Church
Please note that older children who have not as yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation are most welcome to register. Our Sacramental Preparation sessions include the candidate for the Sacrament and at least one parent. All sessions will be held at St. Joseph's Church. -
First Eucharist 2025The Eucharist is central in the life of the parish. We gather Sunday after Sunday to celebrate the Mass as a parish family. Our prayer for your family as you begin preparing for First Eucharist is that you will be able to grow closer to our loving God and closer as a family as you share your faith with one another. We look forward to taking this beautiful journey with you.
Important Dates for First Eucharist:- Session 1 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Session 2 - Tuesday April 8, 2025, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Session 3 - Tuesday April 22, 2025, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Church
- Celebration of the Sacrament - Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, 2025, at all weekend Masses OR
- Celebration of the Sacrament - Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 am at St. Joseph's Church
Please note that older children who have not as yet received the Sacrament of First Eucharist are most welcome to register. Our Sacramental Preparation sessions include the candidate for the Sacrament and at least one parent. All sessions will be held at St. Joseph's Church.
