Sacrament Preparation

Policy:

Sacrament preparation is partnered with Faith Formation. It meets September-April. 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 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 Confirmation and 1st Communion, which is celebrated in the spring. One absence is allowed. 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

Sacrament preparation is a minimum of two years. Parents attend all sessions with their child.

YEAR 1 = Faith First For Families
YEAR 2 = Faith First For Families + First Reconciliation and First Communion Sacrament Preparation Class (and must be at least age 7).
After the celebration of the sacraments, catechesis and ongoing conversion should continue up to 12 grade.

First Reconciliation & First Communion Forms, Grades 2-5

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.

YEAR 1 = Youth Group
YEAR 2 = Youth Group + Sacrament Preparation Class
Monthly youth-only meetings 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.

First Reconciliation & First Communion Forms, Grades 6-8

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.

YEAR 1 = Youth Group
YEAR 2 = Youth Group + Confirmation Preparation Class
Monthly youth-only meetings 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.

Confirmation Forms - Grade 10

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.

YOUTH GROUP

All 6-12 graders are highly encouraged to attend Youth Group regadless of sacraments received or yet to receive. Open to public school, private school, & home schooled youth.