First Holy Communion & Reconciliation PreparationFood for the Journey
Youth Grades 6-7
Who is this Eucharist & Reconciliation Preparation for:
Youth 6th or 7th grade who is:
Baptized andwho seeking to prepare to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation and receive First Holy Communion.
OR Youth in grades 6-7 who are baptized in another faith tradition, exploring to become initiated in the Catholic faith and receive their Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
About the Process:
In order to provide a foundation of community and faith, this is a two-year sacramental preparation process that includes:
Year 1: Participation in Fusion Youth Nights
Year 2: Participation in Fusion Youth Nights ALONG WITH these five Eucharist & Reconciliation gatherings:
Special session on Reconciliation (During Fusion Youth Night)
Celebrate! Opportunity to give your first confession
Special session on the Eucharist (During Fusion Youth Night)
Session to review and rehearse receiving your First Communion
Celebrate! Mass to receive your First Holy Communion
Those in the 7th grade are also able to prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in the 8th grade as part of their year 2.