St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

 
2016 Willis Lane
Keller, TX  76248
(817) 431-3857

 

 

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS

 

 

2008/2009 PREPARATION FOR THE

SACRAMENTS OF

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

 

 

To be considered a candidate for celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion a child must be:

 

·        Baptized in the Catholic tradition…AND

 

·        At the age of discretion, understanding right from wrong,

Usually 7 years of age…AND

 

·        Has completed a full year (2007/2008) of formal foundational catechesis (attending weekly Christian Education Classes or attending a Catholic School)…AND

 

·        Currently enrolled and attending formal catechesis for the year of 2008/2009. Preparation includes formal instruction during regular class time and a 3 hour Parent/child retreat per sacrament received…AND

 

·        Families should be attending Sunday Mass…AND

 

·        A Copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate needs to be received and attached to the registration form…AND

 

·        If your child did not attend Christian Education Classes/Catholic School at SEAS for the year of 2007/2008, you will need to attach proof from the Church where your child attended…AND

 

·        A $35 book/materials fee covers both sacraments