First Sacraments

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston guidelines are that children be in Faith Formation two (2) consecutive years with Year 1 for preparation and with Year 2 for sacramental study.   Children are eligible to receive their 1st Communion at the age of discretion; typically seven years of age or second grade. At St. Angela Merici, 1st Communion Preparation is a part of the 2nd Grade Curriculum and includes parent led preparation for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion together.

The archdiocese requires that children be in Faith Formation one year prior to preparation for sacraments, this includes 1st Grade Faith Formation through CCE, Catholic School or another preparation process.  Older children who have not yet received their 1st Communion or 1st Reconciliation will be prepared on an individual basis (see below.)

First Sacraments (First Reconciliation and First Eucharist) Preparation Requirements

• Children in 2^nd grade are eligible for the Sacraments of Rec Even though the formal preparation program is part of the 2^nd grade curriculum,    3rd - 5th graders (who have already been baptized) are eligible to receive these sacraments and attend their grade level class.onciliation and Eucharist. 

• Students preparing for their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, at a minimum, must have regularly attended Catholic Faith Formation classes the year prior to their sacrament year (this could be through a parish Faith Formation program or Catholic school). Attendance at Faith Formation classes during their year of preparation is also required and monitored.  

• All Students who are entering a sacramental preparation year; First Reconciliation and First Eucharist must submit a copy of their Baptismal Certificate or Profession of Faith Certificate to the Faith Formation Office by November 1, 2020.  

Children who are older than 2nd grade and have not been baptized or who are 6th grade and older and have not received their First Reconciliation or First Eucharist, would be prepared through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children (RCIA Adapted for Children). In addition to RCIA Adapted for Children classes, students need to be enrolled and attend their appropriate grade level Faith Formation class.

Please contact us with questions about how we can best care for your child's sacramental needs.  Our contact information is below.