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Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

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We invite you and your child to prepare with us during the coming months for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

This year we will use a process for preparing your child called Growing Up Catholic - available for two age groups (7-9, 10-14). In this process, YOU become the actual teacher of your child, but we guide you through every step. This is a memorable time of your child’s life – and the memories you make during this preparation period will be cherished for a long time.
​We know that households and families take many shapes today. Therefore,
  • If you are a single parent, we invite you and your child to attend together.
  • If you’re a married couple, we invite both of you and your child to attend together.
  • If one of you is not Catholic, we invite you both nonetheless!
  • If you are Catholic but have not been active in parish life yourself lately, we welcome you!
  • If you are living in a separated or divorced situation, we invite you to decide whether both parents can be involved. One of the ways you might consider doing this is to connect the absent parent by way of the Growing Up Catholic website which supports the process.
  • If there is another significant person involved in the raising of your child whom you feel would benefit your child to be involved, he or she is also welcome!
The important thing for us is that you know we welcome you, regardless your situation in life, and we will give you all the resources needed to really prepare your child well for this turning point in his or her life. These will be wonderful times! You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll enjoy this process!

​Please register by clicking the button below and feel free to start using the Growing Up Catholic website immediately. The work you do with your child is so vital to his or her faith! And you’ll find that your own faith is enriched by this process as well. 
Calendar 2025-2026
This schedule allows for concurrent participation in our Family Program.
First Reconciliation Prep                                             
Immaculate Conception, 11 am - following the 10 am mass
St. Patrick's, 10 - 11:15 am
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Lesson 1        September 28               
Lesson 2        October 19                
Lesson 3        October 26 
​Lesson 4         November 9              
Lesson 5        November 16              
Lesson 6        November 23         
First Reconciliation celebrated at the Parish Advent Reconciliation Service, TBA
First Eucharist Prep             
Immaculate Conception, 11 am - following the 10 am mass
 
St. Patrick's - 10 - 11:15 am
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Lesson 1                  January 11                   
Lesson 2                  January 25                
Lesson 3                  February 8                   
Lesson 4                   March 8
Lesson 5                   March 15                    
Lesson 6                   March 22                                                 
Rehearsal                  April 19                      
First Eucharist celebrated on April 26, 2026 (Tentatively)
Brochures and registration forms are available in the church and the parish office. 
Click Here to Register Online
St. Patrick's Church
17 S. Park Street
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-2757
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Our Parish Website:
http://www.battenkillcatholic.org/
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247 Main Street
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7626
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