At Holy Family, sacramental preparation is a family affair. It involves not just the children receiving the sacrament, but also their families and the larger parish community.

The Role of Parents

Parents play a vital role as teachers and mentors in the preparation process. This journey offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen both your child’s faith and your own understanding of the Eucharist.

Who Participates?

Children and families in both:

• Family Faith (FF)
• Holy Family Catholic Academy (HFCA)
  …prepare and celebrate First Eucharist together.

Preparation Overview

Preparation takes place both in and out of the classroom. In addition to your child’s regular Faith Formation or Religion classes, several required sessions and events are scheduled to help children and families prepare.

These events include:

• Reflecting on the Sacrament
• Learning how to receive Communion
• First Reconciliation (General Absolution Service)
• Practicing Communion songs
• Creating an altar cloth
• And more hands-on, faith-filled experiences

Important Dates

Required Preparation Events

Please mark your calendars for these key milestones:

• • The October 22nd Parent Meeting is POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBD

• Communion Rite of Welcome Mass
  Saturday, November 8, 5:00 PM
• Prep Session
  Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 PM
• General Absolution Liturgy
  Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM
• Prep Session
  Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 PM
• In-Class Prep Sessions
  • Family Faith: Sunday, April 26
  • HFCA: Friday, April 24

Family Mass Attendance

All families are asked to attend Family Mass (FM) at 9:00 AM on the following Sundays:

• September 21
• October 19
• November 16
• December 24 (optional)
• February 8
• March 29
• April 19
• May 10

Communion Masses

Families may choose from the following dates for their child’s First Eucharist celebration:

• Saturday, May 2 – 10:30 AM
• Sunday, May 3 – 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM Mass
• Saturday, May 9 – 10:30 AM

Communion Practice

Practice sessions will take place at 6:00 PM on:

• Thursday, April 30
• Thursday, May 7
  Please attend the session that corresponds with your selected Communion date.

Please be aware that dates may shift due to parish needs, weather, or other scheduling considerations.