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First Penance and First Eucharist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First Penance (Reconciliation) and First Eucharist (Holy Communion) Sacramental Preparation Contact: Tricia Kull (585) 265-4750<\/a> or tricia.kull@dor.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a Diocesan requirement that all children must be enrolled and participating in a Parish or Catholic School Faith Formation program for an entire year before enrolling in Sacrament Preparation. The Faith Formation classes, or Catholic School curriculum, provides the necessary foundation of our faith and core beliefs that will help them to better understand what we will share with them in First Sacrament Preparation, which focuses specifically on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students in Grade 2 and above may register to begin their First Sacrament Preparation if they have completed at least one full year of Faith Formation either in a parish or in a Catholic School and are currently enrolled in their second year of Faith Formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus Christ is truly present in our midst. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is an encounter with Jesus that forgives sins and restores us to grace. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is the most profound way we encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ. In the Diocese of Rochester, children celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Holy Communion. Our Sacrament Preparation Program is rooted in Family Faith Formation. Parents are the first and primary catechist for their children. Children will first experience Christ\u2019s love and forgiveness from their parents. Our interactive program will support parents as catechists by providing materials and knowledge to share with their children at home. For each Sacrament, we alternate between in-person sessions for parents and children together and home-based sessions for families to complete on their own time. We then end with a rehearsal and the celebration of the Sacrament.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information and Registration for our 2024\/2025 Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n