SECOND GRADE SACRAMENTS

Preparation begins with the parent meeting in the fall. Families use a catechism to prepare for both sacraments at home. 

Parent Meeting

• Sunday, October 16, 10:05-10:55 AM, Saints John & Paul Campus

• Monday, October 17, TBA, Good Samaritan Campus

First Reconciliation

Online Review due by Monday, January 16, 2023 (MLK Day) 
Retreat & Practice - Saturday, February 11, 9:00-11:00 AM, Saints John & Paul Campus
Celebration of the Sacrament

• Saturday, February 18, 9:00-11:00 AM, Saints John & Paul Campus

• Saturday, February 25, 9:00-10:00 AM, Good Samaritan Campus 
   

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First Communion
Online Review due by Monday, April 10, 2023 (Easter Monday)
Retreat & Practice - Saturday, April 22, 9:00-11:00 AM, Both Campuses
Celebration of the Sacrament

• Saturday, April 29, 10:00 AM (SJP)

• Sunday, April 30, 12:30 PM (GS)

• Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM (SJP)

• Sunday, May 7, 2:00 PM (SJP)

Students can receive First Communion during regularly Sunday Masses by request.

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By Diocesan policy, children with physical or learning disbilities “are to be presented for Eucharistic Communion (or Confirmation) along with their age peers, seeking a degree of understanding appropriate to their individual condition” (Sacraments of Initiation Policies for the Diocese of Pittsburgh). The only reason to delay reception of a sacrament is if you believe it in your child’s best interests.

Adaptations to the Celebration of Sacraments

• First Reconciliation—may be done privately on any Saturday afternoon or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made.
• First Communion—may done privately during any weekend Mass or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made.