First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for Children
Preparation for First Communion is a two-year process.
The standard preparation process at Holy Apostles is to complete one year of Family Faith Formation, either here or at another parish, before beginning preparation for the sacraments. After the first year, Family Faith Formation is completed, students are then eligible for enrollment in First Communion classes. Those classes consist of two parts: 1) the student stays enrolled in Family Faith Formation classes (a second year FFF) and 2) will be enrolled in an additional once-a-month 1st Communion class. The First Communion classes meet on the first Saturday of each month from September to May.
Second through fifth-grade children may be enrolled in class to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. If your child is past the 5th grade and still needs 1st communion, please contact Lance Pikaart at lpikaart@holyapostlescc.org about what to do. Families must be registered parishioners of Holy Apostles to enroll in Faith Formation programs. If you aren’t yet registered as a parishioner, you can do so quickly and easily here.
General Requirements for First Communion: The child must meet the following requirements to be eligible for enrollment in First Communion:
Be 7-10 years old
Validly Baptized as a Catholic (We do ask for verification)
Been enrolled in a faith formation program in 2025, either at Holy Apostles or at another parish (we will ask for verification of registration if at another parish). The standard preparation process for 1st communion at Holy Apostles is to complete one full year of Family Faith Formation before enrollment in 1st communion.
Please contact Lance Pikaart at lpikaart@holyapostlescc.org for help or more information.
Registration Fees for 1st Communion: Registration fees help cover the cost of class materials such as books, printing, etc.
$35.00 per child (added to the $40 to be in FFF, so a total of $75)
Looking for Family Faith Formation, Confirmation, or Youth Group?
Click here for Family Faith Formation
Click here for 8th Grade Confirmation
Click here for the Youth Group
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for Adults
Were you baptized Catholic but never received any other sacraments? Are you not Catholic but desire to receive Holy Communion? We invite you to check out the Order of Christian Initiation For Adults (OCIA) to learn more about receiving the Holy Eucharist.