First Reconciliation & Holy Communion
Registration Form
“Blessed” – Sacramental Preparation
It is a high quality animated series that relates to children of this generation on their level. It’s a great way for parents and children to learn together at home!
If you did not attend orientation to receive your workbook or you DO NOT have internet access at home, please email me to can make arrangements to provide all the necessary information you’ll need to ensure proper preparation for both sacraments.
– Max Almenas, DRE, Max@MadonnaChurch.org or 201-461-4261
2018 Penance / First Holy Communion Calendar
FEB 10th -11am – Penance Service – 2nd grade CCD & CTT – Madonna Church
*25th –10am – Penance for Grades 3rd & 4th – Christ the Teacher classrooms
*MARCH 4th – 10am – Penance for Grades 5th & 6th – Christ the Teacher classrooms
11th – 10am – Penance for Grades 7th-8th – Christ the Teacher classrooms
*MAR 18th – 10am – 2nd grade CCD & CTT
MAY 3rd –7pm – 1st Holy Communion GROUP Rehearsal Madonna Church (please arrive by 6:30pm)
5th –11am – 1st Holy Communion GROUP Ceremony – 2nd grade CCD & CTT –
Madonna Church
6th – 1st Holy Communion during 9am Mass (option 1 if not celebrating with group) 2nd grade CCD & CTT
12th – 1st Holy Communion during 5:30pm Mass (option 2 if not celebrating with group) 2nd grade CCD & CTT
13th – 1st Holy Communion during 9am Mass (option 3 if not celebrating with group) 2nd grade CCD & CTT
CCD – (Madonna Religious Formation students)
CTT – (Christ the Teacher students)
REQUIREMENTS: Children should be within the age of reason (at least 7 years old or older) and in second grade or older), and already baptized in a Catholic church or a church of a Christian denomination recognized by the USCCB, in order to receive First Holy Communion. They should also have at least two years of religious formation completed before they celebrate First Holy Communion. If your child does not meet these requirements, please contact Max Almenas, DRE, Max@MadonnaChurch.org or call 201-461-4261.
IMPORTANT: CTT parents have the option of having their child celebrate 1st Holy Communion and/or Confirmation ceremonies at Madonna Church or their parish.
If you are a registered parishioner from another parish, you will need a letter of permission from your pastor to have your child celebrate their sacrament at Madonna Parish.