Emmaus
Catholic Parish

Church of the Resurrection of the Lord

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If your child has NOT yet been baptized, regardless of their age/grade, please see the Baptism page for more information.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Children typically receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in 2^nd grade after participating in 1^st grade Faith Formation, 2^nd grade Faith Formation, and 2^nd grade Sacrament Preparation. If your child is older, or did not begin Faith Formation until 2^nd grade, please see the alternative options outlined below.

2^nd Grade Sacrament Preparation Program
This program is designed for students in the 2nd grade who have been baptized, are enrolled in their second consecutive year of elementary faith formation, and need to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The 2nd grade sacrament preparation program includes the grade level appropriate faith formation program (in-person or online), the parent-led at-home Go, Seek, Find Curriculum and parent meetings. PLEASE NOTE, your child will be enrolled in two programs: 1) grade-level faith formation classes AND 2) the 2nd grade Sacrament Preparation Program. Contact elementary@emmausparish.org for more information.

Have a baptized 2^nd grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation.

If your child attended faith formation in 1^st grade…
- - Sign your child up for both 2^nd grade faith formation and the 2nd Grade Sacrament Preparation Program.
  - After completing the Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February with the priest.
    
    First Eucharist will occur in April/May with the priest.
If your child DID NOT ATTEND faith formation in 1^st grade…
- - Sign your child up for 2^nd grade faith formation classes
  - In their second consecutive year of faith formation (3^rd grade), they will participate in the Older Elementary Sacrament Preparation Program
Have a baptized 3^rdor 4^th grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation.

If your child attended Elementary faith formation last year…
- - Sign your child up for both their grade-level Elementary faith formation class and the Older Elementary Sacrament Preparation Program.
  - After completing the required Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February.
    
    First Eucharist and Confirmation will occur at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop.
If your child DID NOT ATTEND Elementary faith formation last year…
- - Sign your child up for their grade-level Elementary faith formation class.
  - Next year your child will participate in both Elementary Faith Formation and the Older Elementary Sacrament Preparation Program.
Older Elementary Sacrament Preparation Program
This program is designed for students in the 3rd-5th grade who have been baptized but have not yet received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The child must be in their second consecutive year of elementary faith formation. This program involves the grade level appropriate faith formation program (in-person or online), the parent-led at-home Go, Seek, Find Curriculum, Confirmation preparation, and parent meetings. PLEASE NOTE, your child will be enrolled in two programs: 1) grade-level faith formation classes AND 2) the Older Elementary Sacramental Preparation Program. Upon completion, the student will receive the sacraments of First Eucharist AND Confirmation at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop. Contact elementary@emmausparish.org for more information.

Have a baptized 5^th grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation.

If your child attended Elementary faith formation 4^th grade…
- - Sign your child up for both 5^th grade faith formation class and the Older Elementary Sacrament Preparation Program.
  - After completing the required Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February.
    
    First Eucharist and Confirmation will occur at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop.
If your child DID NOT ATTEND Elementary faith formation in 4^th grade…
- - Sign your child up for both 5^th grade faith formation classes and the Middle and High School Sacrament Preparation Program. (Your child will participate in the Middle and High School Sacrament Preparation Program because they will be receiving their sacraments in 6^th grade.)
  - After completing the required Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February of their 6^th grade year.
    
    First Eucharist and Confirmation will occur in their 6^th grade year at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop.
Middle and High School Sacrament Preparation Program
This two-year program is designed for students in 5th-12th grade who have been baptized but have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The program involves: 1) an initial meeting with a priest and Faith Formation Staff member, 2) self-paced online curriculum and assignments covering a variety of Catholic faith essentials which is concurrent with the first year of Faith Formation, and 3) a half-day Summer Sacrament Bootcamp for parents and students held in early June each year. This program is in addition to at least two consecutive years of grade-level Faith Formation classes. Upon completion, the student will receive the sacraments of First Eucharist AND Confirmation at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop. For more information, contact journey@emmausparish.org if your student is in middle school or outcry@emmausparish.org if your child is in high school.

Have a baptized 6^th- 8^th grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires at least two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation.
- - Sign your child up for both their grade-level Journey (MS faith formation) class and the Middle and High School Sacrament Preparation Program.
  - After completing the required Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February of the second year of the sacrament prep program.
    
    First Eucharist and Confirmation will occur in the second year of the sacrament prep program at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop.
Have a baptized 9^th- 11^th grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires at least two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation.
- - Sign your child up for both their grade-level Outcry (HS faith formation) class and the Middle and High School Sacrament Preparation Program.
  - After completing the required Sacrament preparation requirements:
    
    Reconciliation will occur in January/February of the second year of the sacrament prep program.
    
    First Eucharist and Confirmation will occur in the second year of the sacrament prep program at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop.
Have a baptized 12^th grader?
Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requires at least two consecutive years of grade-level faith formation. Please contact outcry@emmausparish.org for more information.

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