Sacrament Preparation

Policy:

Sacrament preparation is partnered with Faith Formation. All classes meet September-May. Students must attend at least 2 consecutive years of faith formation as part of their sacrament preparation (some exceptions are made for High School juniors/seniors). At the beginning of year 2, in addition to faith formation class, they attend an additional sacrament preparation class by age group (must be at least age 7). Sacrament classes meet approximately once a month. Reconciliation is celebrated in December prior to 1st Communion, which is celebrated in the spring. One absence is allowed Confirmation is usually celebrated in April, sometime after Easter. After the celebration of the sacraments, catechesis and ongoing conversion continues through continued participation in Faith First For Families and youth group. 
NOTE: See the individual class schedule for the program(s) in which you are enrolling. Please read & understand program policies and class schedules before registering. 

Registration Deadline: TBA

click here for REGISTRATION FORMS AND CALENDARS
Contact:  Mrs. Ivy O’Malley in the Faith Formation Office
or via email:  Ivy@StAgnesNaples.org

First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation

Grades 2-5

First Reconciliation/First Communion preparation is a minimum of two years. Parents attend all sessions with their children. Once absence from each class each year is permitted.

• YEAR 1 (1st Grade) = Faith First For Families
• YEAR 2 (2nd Grade & age 7) = Faith First For Families
   +    First Reconciliation/First Communion Sacrament Preparation Class
• After the celebration of the sacraments, catechesis and ongoing conversion should continue up to grade 12.

First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation

Grades 6- 9

For older students in their second year of Faith Formation (Youth Group) preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion. One absence is allowed from sacrament class. Youth must attend at least 15 youth nights per year.

• YEAR 1 = Youth Group (weekly)
• YEAR 2 = Youth Group (weekly) + Sacrament Preparation Class (monthly)*
• After the celebration of the sacraments, catechesis and ongoing conversion should continue up to grade 12.

*Monthly youth-only Sacrament classes begin in September, plus additional parent and youth sessions throughout the year.  See the Calendar for specific class dates and times, as they tend to change each year. One absence is allowed from sacrament class. Youth must attend at least 15 youth nights per year.

Confirmation Preparation - Grade 10

For older students in their second year of Faith Formation (Youth Group) and have already received First Reconciliation and First Communion who are preparing for Confirmation. One absence is allowed from sacrament class. Youth must attend at least 15 youth nights per year.

• YEAR 1 (9th grade) = Youth Group (weekly)
• YEAR 2 (10th grade) = Youth Group (weekly) + Confirmation Preparation Class (monthly)*
• After the celebration of the sacraments, catechesis and ongoing conversion should continue up to grade 12.

*Monthly youth-only sacrament classes begin in September, plus additional parent and youth sessions throughout the year.  See the Calendar for specific class dates and times, as they tend to change each year.

Catholic School and Home-schooled Students who wish to receive Confirmation at St. Agnes Church, are required to attend sacrament classes only. (Their faith formation obligation is met through their school’s religion class.)
Non-Baptized grade-school-aged children should enroll in Faith Formation the first year. In year 2 they will enroll in the RCIA for children classes. They will receive all three Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass, along with the adults in the RCIA program.  First Reconciliation will be received in year 3. Please make an appointment with the Director of Faith Formation or RCIA Coordinator to make a three-year plan for your family.

YOUTH GROUP

Faith Formation Calendar K-12 & Sacraments Information