Children’s Sacramental Prep

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 The Big Picture 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

Confession Prep - An audio series to help families approach the Sacrament of Confession with confidence, on Hallow

Prep for Confession - and examination of conscience for children, on Hallow

Reconciliation - learn about the sacrament and God’s gift of forgiveness, on Hallow

Act of Contrition - Listen and pray along to learn the Act of Contrition, on Hallow

First Communion - An audio series to help your child discover the meaning of the Eucharist, on Hallow

Eucharist Alive - St. Carlo Acutis walks you through some Eucharistic miracles, showing that Jesus is alive in the Eucharist, on Hallow

Contact Jenna Ripp if you have any questions.