First Holy Communion

In addition to regular faith formation in Family Catechesis or SMG school, this preparation involves activities for the family, parents, and student. The primary aim of sacramental preparation is to ensure that students approaching the sacraments are suitably instructed and properly disposed.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion (Grade 2+)

All sessions will be the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning on September 16th in the SMG school from 6-7:15pm.

Program Information

2026-27 Information

Registration

Enrollment in SMG School

No registration needed, will receive weekly formation during school’s religion class
No fees, included in school tuition

Enrollment in Family Catechesis – See K-12 Formation

Attend monthly sessions
Pay Family Catechesis Fees and Sacramental Fee

Enrollment in Divine Mercy Academy/other Catholic School

Register and pay Sacramental Prep fee by October 15th
Participate in the additional outside activities/semester

Calendar

All sessions will be held in the SMG School cafeteria on the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in September and ending in April from 6-7:15pm.

First Reconciliation Preparation (September-December)

For Parents

If you have not previously signed in to FORMED, visit formed.org to sign up through our parish account.

For Families

Family Adoration (30 minutes per month, September-December)
Family Church Scavenger Hunt at St. Maria Goretti or St. Andrew – Complete Catholic Church Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Family Service – Complete Student Service Reflection Worksheet

For Students

Complete Signs of Grace Curriculum
First Reconciliation Interviews (December)
First Reconciliation will be available to families in the month of December and January