First Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation

 

 

Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Communion

First Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation for 2022-23 will open August 18.

Welcome to Mary Queen of Peace! My name is Adriana Alvarez and I’m the Coordinator for Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation for children in grades 1st – 5th. I feel very blessed for this opportunity of walking along with your families and being part of your faith journey. 

Preparation for First Communion will be a 2-year program. Most children will receive their sacraments of Reconciliation & Eucharist in 2nd Grade. This means children need to be enrolled and attend class in 1st Grade.

In their first year, we offer two programs, Family Faith Formation or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) which runs from October - May. In their second year, parents and children will come together for Sacramental Preparation and children will receive First Eucharist in May. *If a child already attends a Catholic School, then only one year of Faith Formation is required.

+ If a child did not enroll in 1st Grade, they would start preparation with Family FaithFormation or CGS, and likely receive their sacraments the next school year.

+ If you have a child in 2nd grade enrolled in Sacramental Preparation this year, and would also like to attend CGS, they are welcome to attend both programs simultaneously. You may sign up for CGS Level II.

First Reconciliation & First Communion

It will be a hybrid model where parents (at least one parent) and child/children will gather in person for class twice a month and will continue with the formation at home for the rest of the month. No need to worry parents, you’ll be given all the training and support to continue the conversations and learning at home.

Classes will be offered on Saturday afternoons from 3:15to 4:45p.m. or Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. for families who can only do weeknights (dates are TBD).

 

Family Faith Formation

This program is for Families with children from 1st through 5th grade. Parents and their children will meet in person for class once a month and will continue the formation at home or in small groups. Classes will be offered on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

 

Adriana Alvarez

Coordinator for Family Faith Formation

& Sacramental Preparation

Adriana Alvarez