1st Communion Preparation
September 18, 2017 - Emmaus Catholic Parish
Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist
If your child is at least 7 yrs. old and in the 2nd grade (or older), your child will celebrate the sacraments of reconciliation and Eucharist.
Click here to let us know if your child is preparing for a sacrament.
RCIA Adapted for Children: Who attends?
- did not attend year 1 of faith formation and is requesting 1st Eucharist
- is 7yrs. old or older and has not been baptized
RCIA Adapted Sessions
All sessions (8) are on Sundays at 1:30pm - 3:15pm in Room Multi B/C (upstairs)
- 2017: Sept. 24th, Oct. 15th, Nov. 12th, Dec. 10th
- 2018: Jan. 21st, Feb. 11th, Mar. 4th, April 8th
Required Paperwork
- Fillable form: Sacrament Request Form
- Copy of child's baptism certificate - scan or take a pic and email to Janet Coplin
For Baptism only
- Birth Certificate
- Godparent(s) / Sponsor Covenant Form
- Godparent(s)/Sponsor Baptismal Class Attendance Certificate
- Parent(s) Baptismal Class Attendance Certificate
Preparation Timeline
2017
Sept: Classes begin / submit paperwork listed above
Oct: Parent Session A - Reconciliation (during regular class)
Nov: Parent Session B - Reconciliation (during regular class)
Dec: Child celebrates the sacrament of Reconciliation (Dec. 8th) / all paperwork submitted
2018
Jan: Parent Session A - Eucharist (during class)
Feb: Parent Session B - Eucharist (during class)
Mar: Submit RSVP for Communion Mass
April: Rehearsal at the end of month
May: 1st Communion Masses
Contact Info
If you have a question contact:
Bertha Halfmann
Text #: 512.413.1555 or email
Email: bertha.halfmann@emmausparish.org
Website: http://www.emmauslakeway.com/first-reconciliation-and-eucharist
Phone: 512.261.8500