Sacrament Preparation

The Sacraments are at the heart of Catholic life, are expressions of our faith, and are essential to what it means to live as a Catholic Christian. Our Sacrament Preparation process provides children and their parents with opportunities to grow in faith and deepen their understanding of the Sacraments they are preparing to receive.

Sacrament Preparation is available for children and youth ages 7–17 who meet the appropriate eligibility requirements for Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion.

Because participation in the sacramental life of the Church begins with participation in the life of the parish, families seeking Sacrament Preparation must be regularly attending Sunday Mass. Regular Mass attendance may be verified in a variety of ways, including consistent use of parish envelopes and regular interaction with Fr. John or other parish staff who can confirm the family's ongoing participation in the parish community.

First Reconciliation (Confession)

Requirements for First Reconciliation

• A copy of Baptismal certificate
• Participation in the Family Faith Formation program
• Children completed their first year of Family Faith Formation and are in the second grade or above.
• Regular Mass attendance
• Parents attend sessions with children

Confirmation and First Communion

Requirements for Confirmation and First Communion

• Children celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Participation in the Family Faith Formation program
• Children are in the Third Grade or above
• Both sacraments are prepared for and celebrated together

Order of Christian Initiation of Children – O.C.I.C.

This program is for children who were not baptized before the age of seven and for those who are coming from another faith community are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church.

For program information, the child’s parent or legal guardian may contact Michaela Jones at 623-322-6811 or mjones@stmglendale.org.