First Holy Communion Preparation Information:
Saint John Paul II Parish, Faith Formation Ministry
2023-2024 First Holy Communion Schedule
Parent Meeting: Sunday, December 10th For all parents of a child making First Reconciliation & First Communion
Book Distributions: Sunday, January 7th At Home students will need to pick up books, all others will be
passed out during class
Parent/Child Session: Sunday, March 24th In the Gym during class 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
At Home Program Parents & SCS Parents - at least one Parent/Adult and the First Communion Student need to attend
Retreat: Child Only extended day on campus learning session Bring a lunch with drink
Sunday, April 21st In the Gym 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM
At Home Program Parents & SCS Parents -ONLY the First Communion Student need to attend
Banners (made at home), Artwork for Service Program (optional), 2024 Confession made (signed paperwork) due on or before Sunday, April 21st
First Holy Communion Mass/Rehearsal
You must signed up for either of the 2 Masses: Registration will be held at the parent Meeting On December 10th and then open to all other online after December 10th
Students MUST attend the evening rehearsal that corresponds with the date and
time of their scheduled Mass. Attending a different one will not help anyone.
Saturday, May 4th 4:30pm Mass
Corresponding Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 1st – 7-8pm
Saturday, May 11th 4:30pm Mass
Corresponding Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 8th – 7-8pm
BLESSED AT HOME OUTLINE - guide
Chapter 1 March 3rd
Chapter 2 March 17th
Chapter 3 March 24th
Chapter 4 April 14th
Chapter 5 April 21st
Chapter 6 April 28th
The At Home Schedule is a guide, no matter how fast or slow you move through the BLESSED book, please be sure that your child has completed everything before Rehearsal. We know that there is a lot of pressure placed on parents and students, so if you are struggling, please contact Lori.S@JP2Parish.org and communicate your situation, we are always here to help!
2023-2024 First Holy Communion Schedule
Parent Meeting: Sunday, December 10th For all parents of a child making First Reconciliation & First Communion
Book Distributions: Sunday, January 7th At Home students will need to pick up books, all others will be
passed out during class
Parent/Child Session: Sunday, March 24th In the Gym during class 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
At Home Program Parents & SCS Parents - at least one Parent/Adult and the First Communion Student need to attend
Retreat: Child Only extended day on campus learning session Bring a lunch with drink
Sunday, April 21st In the Gym 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM
At Home Program Parents & SCS Parents -ONLY the First Communion Student need to attend
Banners (made at home), Artwork for Service Program (optional), 2024 Confession made (signed paperwork) due on or before Sunday, April 21st
First Holy Communion Mass/Rehearsal
You must signed up for either of the 2 Masses: Registration will be held at the parent Meeting On December 10th and then open to all other online after December 10th
Students MUST attend the evening rehearsal that corresponds with the date and
time of their scheduled Mass. Attending a different one will not help anyone.
Saturday, May 4th 4:30pm Mass
Corresponding Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 1st – 7-8pm
Saturday, May 11th 4:30pm Mass
Corresponding Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 8th – 7-8pm
BLESSED AT HOME OUTLINE - guide
Chapter 1 March 3rd
Chapter 2 March 17th
Chapter 3 March 24th
Chapter 4 April 14th
Chapter 5 April 21st
Chapter 6 April 28th
The At Home Schedule is a guide, no matter how fast or slow you move through the BLESSED book, please be sure that your child has completed everything before Rehearsal. We know that there is a lot of pressure placed on parents and students, so if you are struggling, please contact Lori.S@JP2Parish.org and communicate your situation, we are always here to help!
According to Diocesan policy, preparation for the sacraments is the responsibility of the parish, and is to be separate from the regular course of religious instruction. All preparation for the First Holy Communion will be done at home using BLESSED books. The chapters are wonderfully written, the illustrations are outstanding as well the Sessions contain engaging online videos. You will also receive a parent Handbook on how to cover the workbook. The handbook will guide you through each Session with a few discussion points, indications on when to watch each video (all found online as noted in the handbook).
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Banners are to be made at home using guidelines
Artwork to be used at each Mass (optional)
Prayers of the Faithful, if you would like a family member mentioned (optional)
Your child will need to attend confession before making their First Holy Communion
(at least one additional one since their First Reconciliation, unless they were baptized in 2024
or made their First Reconciliation in 2024).
Readiness Interview
