Sacrament of eucharist

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Contact: Mona Bausone  |  mbausone@stmarysrichmond.org


Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is open to all Saint Mary's Parish children who are in the 2nd grade or above. As primary witnesses of the faith to their children, parents participate actively in the preparation of their children for the sacraments. Our preparation program incorporates "at-church" retreats for parents and children as well as "at-home" learning for parents and children to do together. The preparation process at St. Mary’s will guide parents in helping their child(ren) understand both what we believe as Catholics and how to live out those beliefs.


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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for our K-6 Faith Formation program and Sacrament Preparation.

Online registration has closed. Please contact Mona for information & registration.


"By offering himself in the Eucharist, Christ invites us so that our lives may be nourished by him and may nourish the lives of our brothers and sisters"

-Pope Francis

PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR RECONCILIATION & HOLY COMMUNION


Sacrament preparation includes the following:

  • A Parent/Child orientation session 
  • At-Home Reconciliation textbook (6 lessons) to be completed before the January retreat.
  • A Parent/Child retreat focused on preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation 
  • Celebration of First Reconciliation
  • Two Parent/Child retreats focused on preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Communion
  • At-Home Eucharist textbook lessons.
  • A First Communion Mass rehearsal
  • Celebration of First Holy Communion 


Sacrament Preparation Fee: $50 per child.

  • No child will be denied participation due to financial concerns - Please contact the Coordinator of Christian Formation.
  • All payments can be made by credit card at the time of registration or by cash or check on the first day of classes.


Download the Sacrament Preparation Calendar


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for our K-6 Faith Formation program and Sacrament Preparation.