Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
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First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation

​Preparation Process
Preparation at the Peninsula Cluster is done as a combination of home-study,  parent formation, and a retreat component.  Preparation for each sacrament follows the same basic format:  
  • Families register for sacramental preparation and pay applicable preparation fees.
  • Children attend religious education sessions or Catholic school (ongoing).
  • Parents attend an information session on the preparation process.
  • Parents attend workshops, scheduled throughout the year, using at-home materials to reinforce workshop information.
  • Parents and children participate in a retreat experience.
  • If readiness is discerned, the sacrament is celebrated.
​Age of Preparation and Readiness
  • Preparation for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation traditionally occurs in second grade for children who are already Baptized Catholic.
  • For children older than second grade, the preparation is the same.
  • Readiness for each sacrament is determined by the parent (see guides).
Religious Education Participation Requirement
  • Sacramental preparation is done in addition to, and separate from religious education.
  • All children preparing for sacraments must be enrolled in and participating in either parish religious education, or attending a Catholic school.
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Mass Times
    • St Mary's Council Members
    • History >
      • Pastors
      • 1600-1899
      • 1900-2011
  • Contact Us
    • Saint Mary's Church Staff
    • Cluster Staff
    • Cluster Information
  • Christian Formation
    • Pre-K- 5th Grade
    • 6-12th Grade Youth Ministry
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Sacramental Preparation >
      • Baptism
      • First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion >
        • First Reconciliation Readiness
        • First Holy Communion Readiness
      • Confirmation
      • Marriage
    • RCIA
  • Ways to Serve
  • Media
    • Bulletins
    • 2020-2022 Budget Info
  • Safe Environment/Child Protection