“Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came forth from My Heart always flows down upon your soul and ennobles it. Every time you go to confession, immerse yourself in My mercy, with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My grace upon your soul. When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy souls draw graces solely with the vessel of trust. If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity”. - St. Faustina (Divine Mercy in My Soul)
“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion”. - Vatican II, Lumen Gentium 11
"In the Eucharist, we receive Jesus Christ - body, blood, soul, and divinity. This Sacrament is the source and summit of our Christian life. Christ gives us in the Eucharist the pledge of glory with him. Participation in the Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life, makes us long for eternal life, and unites us even now to the Church in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints" (CCC #1419).
“First Holy Communion, the Sacrament where we receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time, is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation which "lay the foundation of the Christian life...The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the Sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity" (CCC #1212).
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Formation
Please sign your student up using this FORM
If you have any questions regarding this process or how to coordinate at home or at school formation with our parish please contact Mary Brown at [email protected]
If you are an adult seeking First Holy Communion please contact Deacon Chris at the parish office (517)393-3030.
“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion”. - Vatican II, Lumen Gentium 11
"In the Eucharist, we receive Jesus Christ - body, blood, soul, and divinity. This Sacrament is the source and summit of our Christian life. Christ gives us in the Eucharist the pledge of glory with him. Participation in the Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life, makes us long for eternal life, and unites us even now to the Church in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints" (CCC #1419).
“First Holy Communion, the Sacrament where we receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time, is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation which "lay the foundation of the Christian life...The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the Sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity" (CCC #1212).
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Formation
- Who: First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation is available for 7 to 9 year olds. If your child needs these sacraments but is older then this age range please reach out.
- When:
- There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, September 27th at 12:15pm to 1:15pm (following the 11am Mass)
- Formation will run from October 4th - April 25th Classes will be Sundays at 9:45am to 10:55am. Click here to view the full schedule.
- I understand this will prevent you from attending the 9am mass. We hope that you will be able to attend Mass at 4:30pm on Saturday or 11am on Sunday instead and it won't cause too much of an inconvenience to your family.
- Where: Parent meeting and class will take place in classroom 6.
Please sign your student up using this FORM
If you have any questions regarding this process or how to coordinate at home or at school formation with our parish please contact Mary Brown at [email protected]
If you are an adult seeking First Holy Communion please contact Deacon Chris at the parish office (517)393-3030.
