Sacramental Preparation Program Overview

This program is open to all baptized Catholic students in the second grade or older that have completed a year of formation last year either at a Catholic parish or in a Catholic School.  The order of this year is mandated by the Bishops that all children must be prepared for Reconciliation prior to the preparation of the study of the Mass and Eucharist.

Preparation for Children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance) and Eucharist

First Communion is a very exciting time for a family.   The reception for the first time at the Altar of the most Holy Eucharist is the second Sacrament of Initiation for your child and a blessed day for your family.   As a part of the preparation for Eucharist, all children must be participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a prerequisite.  The preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is required by the USCCB and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

What to do to prepare for the first of many blessed days for your child to participate in the Reconciliation & Eucharistic Sacraments:

•  All children must have completed 1 year of Faith Formation in a parish-based program or a Catholic School to be eligible.
• All children must be currently enrolled in a Faith Formation in our parish-based program or a Catholic School to be eligible.
• A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate will need to be submitted if not baptized at St. Ignatius
• Attendance and completion of all requirements.