SECOND GRADE SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
                                                              

1. Preparation begins with the parent meeting in September. 
2. Register your child for First Reconciliation/First Communion by clicking the above link.
3. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS SEPARATE FROM FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION.

Key Dates for Saint Michael the Archangel Parish

1. SECOND GRADE SACRAMENTS MEETING

 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25^TH AT 12:15 p.m. IN CLAIRVAUX HALL 

This meeting is for anyone who anticipates their child will be receiving First Reconciliation/First Communion at St. Michael the Archangel parish in 2023.

2. FIRST RECONCILIATION WALK-THROUGH

It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for every child to attend. The Walk Through prepares each child for the sacrament by giving them the opportunity to look in the confessionals and practice what to say and do prior to First Reconciliation. Please sign up via Sign Up Genius. Sign up will begin early 2023.

• Tuesday, February 7^th and Wednesday February 8^th for all In-Person Faith Formation children in lieu of Faith Formation classes
• Wednesday, February 8^th at 6:45p.m. in STB Church for Homeschool children and Catholic school children
• Wednesday, February 15^th at 6:45p.m. in OLG Church for Homeschool children and Catholic school children

3. FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICE

Appointments will be made via Sign up Genius for each child. 
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY JANUARY

• Saturday, February 11, 2023 at STB church
• Saturday, February 18, 2023 at OLG church

4. FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT

The retreat is immediate preparation for First Communion and STRONGLY recommended for each child. During the retreat, each child will practice receiving an unconsecrated host. If any child has gluten allergies, please let us know in advance. REGISTRATION TO SIGN UP FOR A RETREAT WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY.

To keep the retreat spiritual and personal, there will be limited spots available at eah retreat.

• Saturday, March 11^th at STB 9:00a.m – 12:00p.m.
• Saturday, March 18^th at OLG 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
• Saturday, March 25^th at STB 9:00a.m. –  12:00p.m.

Please Note: Banner kits will be distributed to each family at the conclusion of the retreat.

5. FIRST COMMUNION MASSES

REGISTRATION TO SIGN UP FOR A FIRST COMMUNION MASS WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY.* 

Each mass will have limited spots available

• Sunday, April 23rd 2023 at 2:00p.m. at OLG
• Sunday, April 30th 2023 at 2:00p.m. at STB
• Sunday, May 7th 2023 at 2:00p.m. at STB

*Please Note: all work must be caught up/completed to schedule for First Communion.