Sacramental Preparation | St. Mary Our Mother

Helping Families Prepare for the Sacraments with Joy!

Sacramental Preparation is a holy & joyful journey of faith for children and families.

🔹 First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion (starting in 2nd grade)

Eligibility: Baptized Catholic child, completed at least 1 year of Faith Formation, age 7+.

Process:

Parent‑child session in fall
First Reconciliation celebration (winter)
Eucharist retreat (spring, parents attend)
First Holy Communion Mass during Easter season

Catechesis is readiness-based and rooted in prayer, Scripture, and liturgical celebration.

🔹 Confirmation (starting in Grade 8)

Eligibility: Must be baptized Catholic, received Reconciliation & First Eucharist, and completed at least one year of Faith Formation before starting.

Year 1: Classes + monthly Youth Group + service projects. Covers Church history, sacraments, outreach.

Year 2: More in‑depth formation on Mercy, Spiritual & Corporal Works, Gifts of the Spirit; students choose a saint & sponsor; sponsor relationship; continued service & Youth Group.

Confirmation Ceremony: Typically in May with Bishop Bonnici

Note: Youth Group is required both years and meets monthly to fulfill community & service goals.

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Reconciliation & Eucharist

Confirmation

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Feature	Reconciliation / Communion	Confirmation
Grade Level (at the age of reason for that student, however, the earliest they can receive the sacraments are included)	2nd Grade	2-year prep beginning in 8th grade
Required Faith Formation	At least one prior year (In Faith Formation or Catholic School)	At least one prior year (In Faith Formation or Catholic School)
Format	Parent‑child retreats and meetings, sacrament celebration	Year 1 and 2 classes each month, Youth Group, retreat for each year, sacrament celebration
Sacraments Received	Reconciliation, First Eucharist	Confirmation
Service Component	Retreat & family involvement	Multiple service projects in Years 1 & 2