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https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/626/slideshows/page505622-Custom1920x526/sara%20radtke%20communion.jpg Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation For Children in Grades 1 - 5

Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation for Children: Grades 1 - 5

- Reconciliation & Eucharist
  Preparation Overview
  
  At St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community, Children's preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist is primarly a parent-taught program. Children are prepared through family-centered formation programs which include several meetings at the parish to orient and prepare both children and parents for the celebration of these sacraments.
- Who is this sacramental
  preparation process for?
  
  Baptized children, who are in 1st grade or above, who wish to celebrate one or both of the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The typical particpant participates in preparation year 1 in the 1st grade, and year 2 in the 2nd grade - when they also receive the Sacraments. The child must be older than 7 at the time of receiving the sacrament.
- A two-year process
  
  1st Year: Participate in approved faith formation program
  (See FAQ's for qualifying programs)
  
  Typically starts 1st Grade, open to grades 1-5
  
  2nd Year: Participate in approved Faith Formation program
  AND Reconciliation and Eucharist Preparation Program
  
  Consecutively follows 1st year participation
  
  (Follows a traditional school year calendar)
- Interested in First Communion and Reconciliation? Fill out this inquiry for more information and details
  Inquire Here
- program calendar
  
  In addition to partipcation in an age-specific formation program, to prepare for the sacraments parent(s) and candidates gather at the parish for at least two sessions. These sessions include worship, formation, and to celebrate a special rite. The preparation concludes with reception of the sacraments. We ask that at least one parent attend with the candidate at all gatherings. Contact us for our current schedule.
- Upload Copy of Baptismal Certificate If you were baptized at another parish, use this form to upload.
  Upload Certificate
- Contact me for questions about reconciliation and eucharist preparation for children
  
  Director of Children's Ministry
  
  Page Sanders
  
  469-408-1928
  psandersstgabriel.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the approved Formation Programs at St. Gabriel?
  For 2020, the only pre-approved Faith Formation program is Whole Family Formation: See Program Details
  
  If your family home-schools and would like to use another program, please contact the Children's Ministry Director to review your request.
  
  If a family has attend a formation program the first year outside of St. Gabriel, please provide a written statement from the parish confirming your child’s participation.
- We started Sacramental Preparation at a different parish last year, and want to continue at St. Gabriel. Can we?
  Yes, if a family has attend another formation program the first year outside of St. Gabriel, please provide a written statement from the parish confirming your child’s participation. Call the Children's Ministry Director to discuss your situation.
- What if my child was baptized in another Christian faith?
  We recognize the baptisms of other Christian faiths when baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and with water. Before receiving the Rite of Reconciliation and Eucharist, our pastor would invite the child to make a profession of faith. This is similar to the questions asked of the community during a baptism and the renwal of our baptismal promises we sometimes say at Mass. The Profession of Faith is recorded in our Record of Sacrament book for Eucharist.