First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
"Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration."~ Saint Teresa of Calcutta
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
In the Diocese of Calgary, children must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Therefore, First Reconciliation preparation and celebration will take place in the fall and First Eucharist in the spring of the same school year. Children grade 2 and up who have received baptism or have made the Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church can register for both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Children who have had their First Reconciliation can register for the Sacrament of First Eucharist alone. If your child has already received First Eucharist but has not had their first Reconciliation, they can register for First Reconciliation alone.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
It is very important that all parents attend the parent only gathering for First Reconciliation to be held on Saturday September 14th from 10:00-11:30am. This is a mandatory session for parents.
If child care is a concern, or for any questions please contact our Sacrament Prepartion Coordinator Lindsay.
* Dates and times are as the following,
First Reconciliation:
Parent Gathering: Sept 14 – 10:00-11:30am
Session 1: September 21 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 2: October 5 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 3: October 19 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 4: October 26 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 5: November 9 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 6: November 23 – 10:00-11:15am
Retreat: December 7th – 9:30-11:30am
Celebration of First Reconciliation: Parish Penitential Service date TBD
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First Eucharist:
Parent Gathering: January 18 – 10:00-11:30am
Session 1: February 8 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 2: February 22 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 3: March 1 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 4: March 15 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 5: April 5 – 10:00-11:15am
Session 6: April 12 – 10:00-11:15am
Retreat: May 3th – 9:30-11:30am
Celebration of First Holy Communion: May 10/11th