Sacraments

First Reconciliation:
  • Children must be baptized
  • We would like a copy of their baptism on file for our records if they were baptized at a parish other than St. Michael’s and St. John’s
  • We would like the children to be familiar with The Act of Contrition
  • Students and families are required to attend the First Communion Retreat
  • We would like the children to begin reading and memorizing the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be prayers
  • We ask you to attend church with your child and allow them to get very familiar with the church itself
  • We ask you to continue to go to Confession with your children after the celebration  

First Communion:

  • Children must be baptized
  • We would like a copy of their baptism on file for our records if they were baptized at a parish other than St. Michael’s and St. John’s
  • Students are required to know the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be prayers.
  • Students and families are required to attend the First Communion Retreat
  • Students should attend their Faith Formation classes regularly in order to be fully prepared for their First Communion.
  • Parents/guardians should discuss with students what they are learning in their Faith Formation classes.
  • Students and families should attend mass together. 

Confirmation:

  • Students must be baptized and we must have a copy of the certificate if baptized at a different parish
  • Attend the Confirmation Enrollment mass with your sponsor or an adult substitute if your sponsor cannot attend.
  • Choose a Confirmation name with the help of your sponsor.
  • Complete 25 service hours for the parish or the community, 10 of which should be done recently.
  • Attend church services so the community can show their support for you and also get to know you.
  • Attend and participate in your Faith Formation classes.
  • Write a letter to the bishop.
  • Schedule and attend a Confirmation interview with the parish priest, the Faith Formation Coordinator or the catechist.
  • Have a signed permission slip and attend the Confirmation retreat.
  • Volunteer (we would like 2 candidates from each parish) to help plan the     Confirmation liturgy.
  • Attend the Confirmation practice.
  • Attend the Confirmation celebration with your sponsor.