Lesson Materials
Received: Your Journey to First Communion is a 12-Session First Holy Communion preparation program that offers catechists a turn-key approach to lesson preparation and planning. Received offers children and their parents an engaging, interactive way to grow in their understanding of God’s love and mercy through fun activities, live-action videos, and an attractive and approachable workbook. Engaging video presentations, a dynamic student workbook, and easy-to-use guides for leaders and parents, along with a rich offering of free online resources, collectively call young people to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the Eucharist.
Program Details
Classes will meet approximately twice each month throughout the Formation year. In addition to the monthly Family Faith Formation sessions, students in 2nd and 3rd grade will attend two in-person classes each month.
3rd grade classes meet from 4:45–6:00pm, and families will select either the Monday or Tuesday session for the entire year.
Important dates for First Communion families include:
- First Communion Parent Meeting: October 14 at 6:30pm in the Father Sullivan Center. Attendance is required for one parent.
- First Communion Retreat: April 3 at 9:00am in the Church Hall. Attendance is required for the child and one parent.
- First Communion Masses: April 24 at either 10:00am or 12:30pm
Additional details regarding First Communion preparation and Mass assignments will be shared throughout the year