First Communion
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Sacrament Preparation for First Communion will be a one-year process, starting in Fall 2023. First Communion is celebrated after the completion of two consecutive years of participation in Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation.
Required Documents:- Family must be registered parishioners of St. Helena. If family is not registered, click here to register.
- Original Baptism Certificate.
- Please do not bring your own copies, copies are made of original documents.
Registration for 2023-2024 will open on June 1, 2023.
The role of parents in forming Christian values in their children is irreplaceable. We are partners with parents in the preparation of the children for first Reconciliation and first Eucharist through Sacramental preperation at home.
Parents of children in preparation for First Communion therefore must participate by:- Attending workshops to update their understanding of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
- Preparing their child at home with materials that are explained at the workshop.
- Home led Parent & Children Retreat days hosted by parents at family's own pace.
- Family participation at Fall Festival and over large parish events.
- Sacramental Interviews via Zoom with Parent & Child. One interview for First Reconciliation and another for First Communion.
- First Reconciliation Liturgy
- First Communion Mass Rehearsal
When are session held for First Communion? First Communion participants are in sessions with other Elementary children on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Some children have received First Communion while other are in the process.
Where do they prepare for First Communion? Though we do Faith Formation in our weekly sessions, the sacramental preparation is done at home with parents. Parents are the foundation of the faith of the child and without you. Parents are provided the needed material to prepare at home to make it part of their daily lives.
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Schedule for First Communion & Elementary Formation Session
Saturdays
4:30pm - 5:30pm (Spanish)
Sundays
8:15am - 9:30 am (English)Mondays
6:15pm - 7:30 pm (English) -
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Contact Us
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Drew Shelnuttdrew.shelnuttsthelena.orgDirector of Faith Formation
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