First Holy Communion/ First Reconciliation
2025 First Sacraments Registration will open June 1, 2024. Preparation dates will not be available until later this year.
Please view the frequently asked questions on the bottom of the page for more info on sacramental prep.
Questions? Please contact:
Kate Montanaro | Sacramental Prep Coordinator | kmontanaro@syrdio.org
Yes, if the family is a registered parishioner of St. Rose Parish for at least a year.
1) Baptismal Certificate
2) Family is a registered parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church for at least 1 year
3) Attending Sunday Mass weekly with their family.
4) Attendance of all Sacramental Prep Classes
There will be a total of six Saturday Morning classes required (3 for First Reconciliation/3
for First Communion) They will take place between January and April. The dates our
given out in the summer so there should be plenty of time to plan.
We are trying to move away from the idea that there is a magic grade or age to receive
the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Rather we embrace the
idea that a child and family are emotionally ready in faith and commitment to receive
these sacraments. So, we ask that you prayerfully consider what is being asked of you
and your child. If you and your family conclude that this is not the right time for your
family and your child, it is ok. We understand and are ready to work with you when the
time is right. In addition, we have in the past had 50+ in our first sacraments classes. We
are committed to serving everyone. In order to do this, we need to keep the dates firm.
So, as you see under these circumstances we are not able to rearrange alternative dates
and times for the Sacramental Prep Classes.
Yes, attendance for all is needed because the material of one class builds upon another.
The first set of classes in January and February are in preparation for First Reconciliation.
The second set in March and April are in preparation for First Communion. In planning
the dates, we have taken into account all school and church holidays etc.