Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
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. 
Tentative Calendar 2023-2024
This schedule allows for concurrent participation in our Family Program.
First Reconciliation Prep                                             
Immaculate Conception, 11 am - following the 10 am mass
Lesson 1        September 24             
Lesson 2        October 15                 
Lesson 3        October 22                   
Lesson 4        October 29                  
Lesson 5        November 12               
Lesson 6        November 19
Rehearsal       December 10               
First Reconciliation celebrated at the Parish Advent Reconciliation Service,
​Sunday, December 17, 2 pm.
First Eucharist Prep             
Immaculate Conception, 11 am - following the 10 am mass      Lesson 1                  January 21                    
Lesson 2                  January 28                  
Lesson 3                  February 11                    
Lesson 4                   March 10                        
Lesson 5                   March 24                       
Lesson 6                   April 14                           
Rehearsal                  April 21                        
First Eucharist celebrated on April 28, 2024
Saint Patrick's and Holy Cross currently have no one enrolled in Sacrament Preparation for First Reconcilation and First Eucharist.