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Sacrament of First Eucharist
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Children in Grade 2 and beyond are invited to prepare for and participate in the Sacrament of First Eucharist. In line with Archdiocesan guidelines, First Eucharist preparation is primarily home-based with several onsite activities and events for parents and student, and children need to participate in First Reconciliation before receiving First Eucharist. In addition, families are asked to be registered members of St. Stephen’s Church and children need to be enrolled in a grade 2 or beyond Faith Formation class or St. Stephen’s School.
At the first parent meeting in January, parents receive a packet for home-based studies, including “Call to Celebrate: Eucharist” from OSV Curriculum (click here to review curriculum) and eight accompanying lesson plans, as well as other printed and online resources.
It is highly recommended that children preparing for first sacraments in grade 2 attend either a grade 1 Faith Formation class or be enrolled in a Catholic school for grade 1. This helps provide a solid foundation for and helps keep the child in step with peers.
For the 2013 First Eucharist Preparation Calendar > Click Here
