The Sacrament of First Reconciliation / Eucharist 2022-2023:
Is your child in 2nd grade or older and currently preparing for First Reconciliation (also known as Confession or Penance)? If yes:
1) Have your completed the worksheets? Worksheets should be turned into the Religious Education Office (located next to the school office) by January 11, 2023. If you missed the November meeting, you can view it here.
2) Sign up for an appointment for your child to receive the Sacrament here
3) Mark your calendar for the First Communion (Eucharist) meeting on Wed, January 18 at 6:30pm in church.
For questions, please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-476-5640 (text questions)[/read]
For students not attending SFA school, Sign up for Religious Education 2022-2023 classes here
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation normally takes place in the second grade for children baptized in the Catholic Faith. Essential for the preparation of First Reconciliation is regular worship in Sunday Mass, participation in religious education classes, two parent and child preparation meetings, and a commitment on the part of the parents to the religious education of their children.
A first grade religious education is normally required for the preparation of First Reconciliation in the second grade.
The preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist also requires regular worship in Sunday Mass, participation in religious education classes, two parent and child preparation meetings and has received First Reconciliation.
If your child has missed some or all grades, there is a place for your child to begin sacramental preparation. For more information regarding your older child, please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call at 734-821-2130.