SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will my child prepare for Sacraments in the classroom?
All Saints Parish recognizes and supports the primary role of the family in a person's preparation for Sacraments. All Saints’ role is to partner families in the preparation. Classrooms (both FEP & Catholic School) will teach curriculums that reinforce and support what is being taught in the sacrament programs, but will not completely prepare for the Sacrament.
Why do we pay a separate fee for Sacraments?
The programs are independent of the other formation programs and incur expenses for material, curriculum, and events that cannot be absorbed into those formation budgets.
What age is suggested for the reception of the Sacraments?
Children must be second grade or older to prepare for Reconciliation & Eucharist. Most children prepare in 2nd or 3rd grade. There is a separate program for older children.
Confirmation is celebrated with students 10th grade and older. Most teens prepare in 10th grade, although the program can accommodate High School Students in grades 10-12.
I have child/teen with special needs; can they prepare for and receive the Sacraments?
In most cases All Saints is able to work individually with each family to create a personal plan for children/teens with special needs to prepare and celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation. Contact Michaeleen Swanson at (952) 985-9982 or mswanson@allsaintschurch.com for more information.
A sacrament is an
outward sign
instituted by God
to give Grace.
instituted by God
to give Grace.
