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 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
• 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 are 8 spots at each Mass for families to choose from.  A link to sign up for a First Communion Mass will be sent out to families following the initial Information Meetings.
 

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