Sacramental Preparation

The Sacramental Preparation program at St. Anthony of Padua is an exciting year of Parish and Family Based preparation for your child’s reception of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

 The parents and child are invited to experience the gifts of joy, peace and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and God’s greatest gift – Jesus Christ – in the Sacrament of Eucharist through home-based study and Sacramental Preparation Family Sessions, which are scheduled throughout the school year.

 Parents take an active role in preparing their children for the Sacraments through home-based studies provided by the Sadlier Sacrament Program.  The family will also participate in six required Family Sessions, which includes class instruction for the students while parents are participating in interesting educational speakers whose topics are geared toward the sacraments.  Also, the parents and children enjoy special Prayer Services and Sacramental activities.

 The Sacramental Preparation program is provided for all students in Grades 2-9 who need to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  The students must be registered members of St. Anthony’s and enrolled in the Faith Formation program (or attending Catholic School).

 Due to the size of our Parish community, St. Anthony of Padua offers each family the option of participating in a group celebration or an individual Mass celebration for First Communion.