"The
Sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist are the three sacraments by
which an individual is initiated into the full life of the Church. Whether
these sacraments are celebrated all at the same time, or at various times in a
person's life, they are invariably understood and carried out as major steps in
the initiation process."
~ Diocesan Guidelines for Sacramental
Preparation
Baptism
Special Preparation is required for the parents of an unbaptized infant or
child who has not reached the age of reason* (including the infant or child of a
Catechumen).
First Eucharist and
Reconciliation
Preparation is a joint effort between family and the parish. A
child's first communion is celebrated at one of the regular parish
liturgies. After preparation, a child will celebrate first
reconciliation before receiving Eucharist. This celebration will
be arranged with the Pastor and the parents.
~ First Communion for Children - Sunday, May 1, 2011
~ Preparation for First Eucharist (1st part)
All classes on Sunday after Mass for one hour.
(7 classes)
~ Preparation for Reconciliation (2nd part)
All classes on Sunday after Mass for one hour.
~ First Communion, May, 2012
Confirmation
Candidates for Confirmation must be fully participating in the faith
and will enter a two year preparation process. Confirmation is
celebrated with other parishes in the Spring. A schedule will be
arranged through the diocesan office for candidates in the parishes in
the Richmond area.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Please click the
link)
* ("Adult"
includes young adults who are no longer teenagers or who have completed high
school. The term "age of reason and catechetical age" are
generally terms for 7 years of age.)
Cathy Woodson: Baptism,
RCIA, Adult Formation
Phyllis Booth: First Communion, Reconciliation
Mildred Green: Youth Activities
