First Holy Communion 2023

The Reception of First Penance & First Holy Communion at St. Benedict takes place during the second year of catechetical formation. Students attend 4 Sacramental Formation Sessions ("Family Days") in addition to their regular faith formation classes, and rehearsal for the Sacrament.    In addition, we normally gather for 2 Special Liturgies - (the Enrollment Mass & the Mid-Year Mass), which families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Sessions are as follows:

• Initial Information meeting/First Penance prep Part 1 (Formation Session 1)
• Enrollment Mass
• First Penance Prep part 2  (Formation Session 2)
• Mid-year Mass (which has unfortunately been cancelled) 
• Meeting with First Communion prep  (Formation Session 3)
• Gathering Day/First Communion Retreat  (Formation Session 4)
• First Communion rehearsals.

The reception of First Holy Communion is scheduled at most Saturday and Sunday Masses during the Easter season. There were 8 spots at each Mass for families to choose from.  All candidates have chosen their spot. The link for first communion mass sign-up has been suspended. Please call the office if you need to make any change. 

Choose from the following sessions:
Tuesday, January 24th, 6pm
OR  
Wednesday, January 25th,  6-7pm
OR  
Sunday, January 22, 11am-noon, or noon-1pm. 
Please use the following link to sign up: 

 FHC - Formation Meeting #3

Gathering Day