Children’s Sacramental Prep
We are so excited that the time has come for your child to prepare to receive God’s mercy in the sacrament of Confession and Our Lord’s body, blood, soul and divinity in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Every time we receive these two sacraments, God gives us his very life. This special time of preparation to receive them for the first time will lay the foundation for a life long relationship with God, nourished by the sacraments. I look forward to working with you and your child!
Jenna Ripp
Associate Director of Family Formation
First Reconciliation and First Communion
Second Grade
The typical age for reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion is once a child has reached the age of reason (around 7 years old). Immediate preparation for the sacraments is typically received during 2nd grade.
Parent Participation
Parents and the parish both have important roles to play in the formation and education of their children. Preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion in St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish includes in-person sessions with the child and at least one parent, in addition to material to learn at home.
Parish Based
The preparation for sacraments will be in addition to what happens in Family of Faith and Catholic schools. All young people in the parish will prepare together in this same format.
Ongoing Formation
It is expected that children who are preparing for sacraments are simultaneously enrolled in Family of Faith, a Catholic school, and/or receive religious instruction, as an integrated part of homeschooling.
Family Resources
MORE INFO TO COME SOON! Contact Jenna Ripp if you have any questions.
Reconciliation and Holy Communion
Preparation Schedule
The Waunakee sessions will take place from 8:45 - 10:15am on Sunday mornings in the St. John the Baptist school cafeteria.
The Lodi sessions will take place from 6:00 - 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings in the St. Patrick church hall.
Reconciliation - Session 1
Sunday, October 12 - Waunakee
Wednesday, October 15 - Lodi
Reconciliation - Session 2
Sunday, November 9 - Waunakee
Wednesday, November 12 - Lodi
Reconciliation - Session 3
Wednesday, December 10 - Lodi
Sunday, December 14 - Waunakee
Eucharist - Session 1
Sunday, January 11 - Waunakee
Wednesday, January 14 - Lodi
Eucharist - Session 2
Sunday, February 8 - Waunakee
Wednesday, February 11 - Lodi
Eucharist - Session 3
Sunday, March 15 - Waunakee
Wednesday, March 18 - Lodi
First Communion - Waunakee: April 25 + 26
Rehearsal in Waunakee will be on the evening of Wednesday, April 22.
First Communion - Dane + Lodi: May 3
Rehearsal in Lodi will be on the evening of Wednesday, April 29.