Second Grade Sacraments

Preparation begins with the parent meeting in the fall. Families use the Bible and a catechism to prepare for both sacraments at home. On-site classes also work to prepare children. 

If your child did not receive First Reconciliation and First Communion in 2nd grade, don't worry. We are happy to work with your family so that your child can receive the sacraments. Please contact Jason Gawaldo at [email protected] to set up an individualized formation plan. 

• First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
  • Sunday, October 20, 9:05 AM in Oldenski Hall (St. Ferdinand)
  • Thursday, October 24, 6:30 PM Room 205 (Holy Redeemer)
• First Reconciliation Online Review 
  • Due by Friday, December 20, 2024 (see links below)
    
• First Reconciliation Dates:
  • Thursday, January 16, at 6:30 PM at St. Gregory
  • Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 PM at St. Ferdinand
  • Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 PM Holy Redeemer

• First Communion Parent Meeting
  • Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM Room 205 (Holy Redeemer)
  • Sunday, February 9, 9:05 AM in Oldenski Hall (St. Ferdinand)
• First Communion Morning of Reflection - Saturday, April 12, 10:00 AM—Noon at Oldenski Hall (St. Ferdinand)
• First Communion Masses:
  • Saturday, April 26, 11:00 AM (St. Gregory) - practice on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 27, 2:00 PM (St. Ferdinand) - practice on Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 AM
  • Sunday, May 4, 2:00 PM (Holy Redeemer) - practice on Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM

By Diocesan policy, children with physical or learning disbilities “are to be presented for Eucharistic Communion (or Confirmation) along with their age peers, seeking a degree of understanding appropriate to their individual condition” (Sacraments of Initiation Policies for the Diocese of Pittsburgh). The only reason to delay reception of a sacrament is if you believe it in your child’s best interests.

Adaptations to the Celebration of Sacraments

• First Reconciliation—may be done privately on any Saturday afternoon or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made.
• First Communion—may done privately during any weekend Mass or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made.