First Eucharist & Reconciliation Prep
FIRST EUCHARIST & RECONCILIATION PREP
Preparation for these sacraments is typically for children in grades 2-5. All Saints prepares children for Reconciliation prior to First Eucharist. The program includes 3 components: parent-led lessons, parent & child sessions, and activity day.
- Reconciliation preparation takes place starting in September with the celebration in November.
- First Eucharist preparation takes place in the winter and early spring with celebrations after Easter.
Program Elements Video
2023-2024 Dates & Information
First Reconciliation
Reconciliation Parent & Child Sessions
Session 1: Sunday, October 1, 3-4:30pm
Session 2: Sunday, October 15, 3-4:30pm
Session 3: Sunday, October 29, 3-4:30pm
Reconciliation Parent-Led Lessons
September 24 – Sept 30 Chapter 1: Jesus Is Always With Us
October 1 – October 7 Chapter 2: We Trust In God’s Mercy
October 8 – October 14 Chapter 3: We Follow Jesus’ Message of Love
October 15 – October 21 Chapter 4: We Follow the 10 Commandments
October 22 – October 28 Chapter 5: We Ask For Forgiveness
October 29 – November 4 Chapter 6: Jesus Loves and Cares For Us
November 5 - November 11 Chapter 7: Jesus Always Helps Us
November 12 – November 17 Chapter 8: The Holy Spirit Teaches Us
Reconciliation Activity Day
Option 1: Sunday, November 5, noon-4pm
Option 2: Saturday, November 11, 9am-2:00pm
Option 3: Sunday, November 12, noon-4:00pm
First Reconciliation Celebration
Saturday, November 18, 10:30-12:30
First Eucharist
Eucharist Parent & Child Sessions
Session 1: Sunday, February 4, 3-4:30pm.
Session 2: Sunday, February 25, 3:00-4:30pm.
Session 3: Sunday, March 3, 3:00-4:30pm.
Eucharist Parent-Led Lessons
February 4 – February 10 Chapter 1: We Are Part of the Church
February 11 – February 17 Chapter 2: Jesus Cares For Us
February 18 – February 24 Chapter 3: We Ask For Forgiveness
February 25 – March 2 Chapter 4: We Give Thanks To God
March 3 – March 9 Chapter 5: We Learn From the Bible
March 10 – March 16 Chapter 6: We Are United in Faith
March 17 – March 23 Chapter 7: We Celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist
March 24 – March 30 Holy Week: join us for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil
March 31 – April 5 Chapter 8: We Pray as Jesus Taught Us
April 7 – April 13 Chapter 9: Jesus Is Present With Us Now
April 14 – April 20 Chapter 10: We Are Sent Forth to Share Love
Eucharist Activity Day
Option 1: Saturday, April 13, 9am-1pm
Option 2: Saturday, April 20, 9 am-3pm
Option 3: Sunday, April 21, noon-4pm
First Eucharist Masses
Saturday 5/4 - 10:30am
Sunday 5/5 - at Sunday Masses, 5:00pm (Sat), 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm
Saturday 5/11 - 10:30am and 1:30pm
Activity Day Sign Up
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
First Eucharist Mass Sign Up
- Complete the First Eucharist Information Form by clicking this link,
https://www.allsaintschurch.com/apps/form/eucharistinfo - After you hit submit you will automatically be redirected to the sign up page for Masses.
If you have any trouble please email me at [email protected] and I will assist you.