First Communion - Child
Our Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) program is a collaboration between our Parish, the Family and the Child. Click below to find out more about the program, requirements, and registration.
2nd-8th Grade
Program Contact
We look forward to helping your child prepare for their First Reconciliation and First Communion. Review the following to determine if you and your child are ready to enter the “Sacramental Preparation Program.”
Registration for First Communion and Reconciliation is from August 1st to August 31st and can be found at ap.church/registration.
BAPTIZED - Your child has received Catholic Baptism or made a Profession of Faith
FORMATION YEAR 1 - Your child completed the previous year of weekly faith formation with good attendance
JESUS - Your child knows Jesus through prayer and knows the sacrifice He made for our sins
FORMATION YEAR 2 - Your child is receptive to weekly and monthly formation sessions led by you and the parish
SUNDAY MASS - Your child attends Mass with your family every Sunday and desires to receive Jesus in the Eucharist
IS YOUR CHILD READY?
Does your child meet the 6 requirements below?
Your child was baptized or made a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church
Your child is at least in 2nd Grade AND at least 7 years old at the time of Sacramental Preparation begins in September
Your child completed 1 year of Faith Formation or Catholic School with good attendance during the 2024-2025 School Year
For the 2025-2026 School Year, your child will need to be enrolled in 2 programs
Your child has a relationship with Jesus, and desires to receive Him sacramentally in the Eucharist
Your child understands sin and desires God’s forgiveness and mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation
IS YOUR FAMILY READY?
Can you say YES to the following? Or are you committed to saying yes?
If you answer “No” to any question below, let’s devise together the best way forward that meets your family's needs! Jesus Christ desires to be in communion with you. Please contact Leslie or Diane to set up a phone or in-person appointment.
Do you attend Holy Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation?
Does your family go to sacramental Confession at least once a year?
Do you pray regularly at home?
Are you able to attend Monthly Family Sessions AND Weekly Formation AND lead your child in 1st Communion/Reconciliation Lessons at home?
Can the parent and the child understand the content present in the family sessions?