Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

-John 6:35

Most Holy Eucharist.

+ We will open enrollment for the 2024-2025 program in June of 2024

+ We are no longer accepting new students for any of our ordinary 2023-2024 sacramental preparation programs

+ We will open enrollment for the 2024-2025 program in June of 2024 + We are no longer accepting new students for any of our ordinary 2023-2024 sacramental preparation programs

First Eucharist for Children (First Communion)

All our programs for children are parent and family centric. Studies consistently show that parents are far more effective in helping their children embrace and live the faith than the best child-focused classroom style catechetical programs.

This program is a two-year program that prepares and enables parents to share the elements of the faith with their children that will allow them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation (at end of year 1) and Holy Communion (at end of year 2).

We leverage the Augustine Institute’s “Signs of Grace” program materials, which includes “You are Forgiven” for year one and “You are Loved” for year two. We supplement these materials with custom content produced by the Faith Formation Team at Holy Family Catholic Church.

During these two years, parents will deepen their own relationship with God as they are prepared to help their children grow in their faith through engaging content, fun activities, and compelling stories. This will help the children understand intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally that the Sacraments are a real encounter with Jesus Christ and that they are beloved daughters and sons of God.




Prerequisites

  • Children must be Baptized. A copy of the Baptismal certificate must be provided in person or via email (cmorris@hforange.org)

  • Children must be at least 6 years old and no more than 13 years old.

  • Parents must be actively practicing Catholics that are minimally adhering to the five Precepts of the Church (See CCC 2041-2043).



Program Flow

  • Parents attend one class per month August through May.

  • Parents are provided materials, week by week tasks lists and references to assist in teaching their children each month’s lesson.

Processing

Fees must be settled prior to registration being complete; however, payment does not guarantee a place in the program at Holy Family.

We will send an email to Parent/Guardian to verify registration is complete (Form submitted, fees paid, certificates provided).

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Questions/Need Help? Email CMorris@hforange.org