Preparation for receiving sacraments of Holy Communion, Confession and Confirmation require
Families to be registered members of the parish for a minimum of two years
Regular participation at Mass
Attendance in the religious education program for two years
Copy of child's baptismal certificate (except for those baptized at OLPH)
Families to be registered members of the parish for a minimum of two years
Regular participation at Mass
Attendance in the religious education program for two years
Copy of child's baptismal certificate (except for those baptized at OLPH)
First Holy Communion, May 2017
First Holy Communion
Preparation to receive Holy Communion normally begins at age 8 or when a child is in third grade and has been in our religious education program for at least 2 years.
Children ages 9 through 13 who have not receive Holy Communion and whose family regularly participates at Mass may also be prepared for this sacrament during a two year preparation.
THE EUCHARIST
What is Holy Communion
What is Holy Communion
First Confession
Preparation for this sacrament begins at the age of 7 or when a child is in second grade. Older children ages 9 through 13 may also be prepared. See program for children in 4th though 7th grade above.
First Confession Information 2018
Informacion de Primera Confesion 2018
Questions for children preparing for Confession Examen de conciencia para los ninos
Preparation for this sacrament begins at the age of 7 or when a child is in second grade. Older children ages 9 through 13 may also be prepared. See program for children in 4th though 7th grade above.
First Confession Information 2018
Informacion de Primera Confesion 2018
Questions for children preparing for Confession Examen de conciencia para los ninos
The Meaning, Beauty and Relevance of the Sacrament of Penance