First Communion Preparation

2025-26 Registration Available
July 15 - August 31, 2025

First Communion
Formation Program

A whole family journey for those with children Grades 1-5, preparing to celebrate their First Reconciliation and First Communion.

FAITH FORMATION'S THREE-PART MODEL

Faith Formation at Holy Name of Mary parish fosters a life-long journey of discipleship for the whole family. Our primary mission is encounters with Christ for children, teens and their parents. Our 2025-26 program includes the following three components:

In-person, age-specific sessions led by faith-filled volunteers.

Children attend twice per month

Available in English and Spanish

Gatherings to grow families of disciples

Parent & child attend two half day retreats and one additional family event per year

Opportunities for parents/guardians to deepen their connection to Christ

Parents participate in one adult faith series per year

Sacrament Preparation
Program Fees

Year 1 - $120 per Child
Year 2 - $140 per Child

Child Session Days and Times

Child sessions are held two times per month. Children attend one day during class weeks - choose from the following three options during registration:

Monday, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:30 pm

Save the Dates

First Communion Child Sessions Begin

Week of October 6, 2025

Program Requirements

We follow the Archdiocesan guideline that every child/teen participates in two years of a faith formation program prior to the celebration of sacraments.

To register, parents need to submit a Baptismal Certificate for youth preparing to receive their First Holy Communion OR a Birth Certificate for unbaptized youth preparing for full initiation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need you to volunteer to share your faith! What does it mean to be a catechist or helper? Catechists and helpers are disciples of Jesus who are living out the call to share the Good News with young people. The primary qualifications are a love of the Lord and a desire to nurture the faith of children. Materials and trainings are provided.

To pray and discuss if this ministry is right for you, please contact Melanie Bailey.

Request your Child's Baptism or Communion Certificate