The Holy Communion journey is a beautiful time where your child will begin to focus on their Reconciliation and Eucharist Sacraments. A year where they will learn how to share the joy and love of Jesus with others as we help prepare their hearts and minds to meet HIM in the Confessionals as well as receive HIM in the Most Holy Eucharist. 

The preparation of the Sacrament of First Communion is a two year journey that begins in the 1st grade.  Pre-Kindergarten and Kindegarten do not count as First Communion preparation.  If a child is 7 years old and this is their first year for any type of religious formation, you will need to see  the RCIA Adapted for children page. 
 

Registrations: 

• All families who desire to participate in our religious education programs must be registered members of the Parish prior to their enrollment. 
• If your family is not registered, you may register by coming to the Main Church Office during Church Office hours or you can register online by CLICKING HERE.

•  To register for Holy Communion, your child must have had one year of faith formation prior to their First Holy Communion year.  Your child must be in 2nd or 3rd grade to be eligible for their Holy Communion year.  Registration form may be completed online or in the Religious Education Office.

•   The Candidate must be Baptized by the Catholic Church and a Baptismal certificate must be provided upon registration.
  
  All candidates will be asked by the DRE to attend a "discernemnt" inner-view along with their parents. This gives us the opportunity to meet the family, discuss and share the spiritual plans of the family and discern readiness of the child. 
  
  Class attendance is very important.  A child may only miss a maximum of two days during their Holy Communion year. 

 We strongly encourage our families to attend Mass every Sunday—Mass is the most powerful prayer and worship to our God that there is; it's the place where Heaven meets Earth and God's Love, Mercy and Grace are poured out upon each of us, as we prepare ourselves to receive the Gift of his Most Precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. 

 The Holy Communion journey is one, that both, the Candidate and their Parent(s) will embark on.  At least one (1) parent(s) must attend the Parent session held each month.     Also, they must attend all Parent Informational meetings, Family Activity Dates, as well as Reconciliation and Eucharist Etiquette Trainings which will be designated by the DRE.
Please see the 2021-22 calendar for all dates and times. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Director of Faith Formation and Family Catechesis, Trisha Vasquez at 817-426-1101 or dre@mystann.com.