First Communion and First Reconciliation
The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ, and is the “source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium 11). However, preparation for making one’s First Communion is preceded by the sacrament of Reconciliation in order to ready mind and heart to receive Jesus in this special way.
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion usually takes place when a child is in the second grade. Preparation is done either in Saint Barnabas School or in Saint Barnabas Children’s Religious Education (a Catholic faith formation program for children attending public schools).
Sacramental Preparation: In 2nd grade, the children are welcome to begin preparing for their first reconciliation in the fall and their first communion in the spring. In order to receive these sacraments, the child must first be baptized. Baptismal certificate *required*. If the child is under the age of 7, contact Theresa Warner at twarner@stbindy.org to schedule a baptism. If the child is age or older, continue to the section labeled R.C.I.A. adapted for children.
*2019-2020 sacramental prep calendar coming SOON*
R.C.I.A. adapted for children: If a child has not been baptized by the age of reason (7), and they wish to become Catholic, it's required that they receive all of the sacraments of initiation at once: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. This is typically done at the Easter Vigil. This kind of preparation is usually done in a tutoring like fashion, depending on how many children will be received into the Church that year. If you're interested in this option, fill out THIS FORM and email to chelle@stbindy.org and you will be contacted shortly by Christine Helle.
Please contact Christine Helle, for more details and information at chelle@stbindy.org
The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ, and is the “source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium 11). However, preparation for making one’s First Communion is preceded by the sacrament of Reconciliation in order to ready mind and heart to receive Jesus in this special way.
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion usually takes place when a child is in the second grade. Preparation is done either in Saint Barnabas School or in Saint Barnabas Children’s Religious Education (a Catholic faith formation program for children attending public schools).
Sacramental Preparation: In 2nd grade, the children are welcome to begin preparing for their first reconciliation in the fall and their first communion in the spring. In order to receive these sacraments, the child must first be baptized. Baptismal certificate *required*. If the child is under the age of 7, contact Theresa Warner at twarner@stbindy.org to schedule a baptism. If the child is age or older, continue to the section labeled R.C.I.A. adapted for children.
*2019-2020 sacramental prep calendar coming SOON*
R.C.I.A. adapted for children: If a child has not been baptized by the age of reason (7), and they wish to become Catholic, it's required that they receive all of the sacraments of initiation at once: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. This is typically done at the Easter Vigil. This kind of preparation is usually done in a tutoring like fashion, depending on how many children will be received into the Church that year. If you're interested in this option, fill out THIS FORM and email to chelle@stbindy.org and you will be contacted shortly by Christine Helle.
Please contact Christine Helle, for more details and information at chelle@stbindy.org