The St. John Fisher First Communion Program is a two-year process that supports parents in their role as primary educators in their child’s faith formation. This process is based on a holistic approach that includes prayer, encounter, fun, reflection, accompaniment, compassion, kindness, creativity, community, instruction, events, and outreach to allow the Lord to deepen our faith within the Catholic Tradition. First Communion preparation starts as early as first grade. Sessions for First Communion begin in mid-September and are held every Sunday from 10:30am-11:45am for Grades 1-8 or every Tuesday from 4:00pm-5:15pm for Grades 1-5. Weekly attendance to 9am Sunday Mass is required.
All children over the age of 7 that are baptized in the Catholic Church may prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
During Year 1 of the First Communion preparation, parents are expected to complete a family meeting and 2 volunteer opportunities with their child. A copy of the child’s Baptism Certificate is required at the time of registration.
During Year 2 of the First Communion preparation, parents are expected to attend four parent classes, two parent-child retreats, complete spiritual activities with their child, and complete at least two volunteer activities with their child.
SJF and Non-SJF Students, register for the First Communion Program HERE
If your child is over the age of 7 and not baptized in the Catholic Church, please contact the Office of Religious Education (ORE) or see the Order of Christian Initiation page for information on the OCIA Adapted For Children Program for more information.
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Contact
Office of Religious Education (310) 377-4573 ext. 136