Child Sacrament Formation

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Child Sacrament Formation
"Let the little children come unto me."
- Matthew 19: 14

First Reconciliation and Frist Holy Communion
The Broader Context
What a joy when a child is ready to prepare for the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion! Being forgiven of our sins in Reconciliation and receiving the most Precious Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist are great gifts given to us by Jesus and entrusted to the Church.

These special sacraments continue the initiation of the baptized into the life of the Church. They flow from God's gift of spiritual life in baptism and reach to completion in the glory of heaven. The path between baptism and heaven is a regular participation in the life of the Church, as we seek to follow Jesus as His disciples. Thus our sacramental prep is paired with our main Faith Formation program: Emmaus: Family of Faith.

When to Enroll
We warmly welcome you to register for the 2025/2026 Holy Cross First Reconciliation and First Communion Sacramental Prep Program if:
- Your child has been baptized in the Catholic Faith
- Your child will be at least seven years old by the date of First Holy Communion (Sunday, May 3rd, 2026).
- Your family has activily participated in faith formation for at least one year prior to sacramental prep
  - (Either The Emmaus program, attend Catholic School, or home school for religious education)
- Currently reenrolled in this year of faith formation
- Your family is actively practicing the Catholic Faith
Please reach out if any of these are obstacles and we'll be happy to support you on your way to readiness.
register for Emmaus: Family of Faith

First Reconciliation and First Communion sacramental preparation is a joint program for all families in Holy Cross Parish. These are required additional sessions outside of the normal faith formation schedule and/or school day. At least one parent is expected to attend these sessions with their child. They will be held once a month at St. Francis Xavier, on the noted Mondays from 6-7:30pm. Please refer below for the full schedule. Parents will meet at the same time as their children, but will have sessions geared specifically for them as adults. We will have an informational Parent Meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 6:30pm at St. Francis Xavier to go over the year ahead and to answer any questions you may have.

2025/2026 Schedule
- Monday, October 20th
- Monday, November 24th
- Monday, December 15th
- SATURDAY, January 17th, 8:30am - noon (Day of First Reconciliation)
- Monday, January 26th
- Monday, February 23rd
- Monday, March 30th
- SATURDAY, April 25th, 8:30am - noon (First Communion Retreat Day)
- SATURDAY, MAY 2RD, 10am - noon (First Communion Rehearsal Day)
- SUNDAY, MAY 3rd @ 1pm (First Holy Communion Mass)
If you have any questions regarding child sacramental prep, please contact Michelle LeVeque at [email protected].
First Reconciliation & First Communion Registration
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- Child's Information
- First Name on Baptismal Certificate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
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- Mother's Information
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- Would you be interested in serving as a table discussion leader during the parent sessions? Yes, I would be open to it. Possibly, with more information. Probably not.
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- Commitment Form
  I have read over the information provided and desire to be an active participant in the Holy Cross Parish Sacramental Preparation Program with my child. I attest that my child will be at least seven years old by the date of First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. I also attest that my child has been actively involved in faith formation for at least one year prior to beginning sacramental prep (either in the parish faith formation/Emmaus program, Catholic school, or home schooled). As a family, we do our best to practice the Catholic Faith with the highest regard, especially in placing a priority on attending Sunday Mass.
  
  If I am not a member of Holy Cross Parish, I will complete a Sacrament Agreement Form with my home parish pastor and submit it the Holy Cross Parish Office (attention to Michelle LeVeque).
  
  If my child was not baptized at one of our Holy Cross Parish Churches (St. Bernard, St. Francis Xavier, St. Martin of Tours, St. Mary, or St. Peter), I will request a copy of their sacramental record and submit it to the Holy Cross Parish Office (attention to Michelle LeVeque).
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