1st Reconciliation & Eucharist Prep
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First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Joan of Arc
The preparation of First Reconciliation and First Communion takes place in the 2nd grade. Through parent programs, parents are offered support and education in preparation for their child’s reception of both sacraments. The children and their parents participate in a communal celebration for First Reconciliation at the end of January and beginning of February. All 2nd graders participate in a Jesus Day Retreat prior to their reception of First Communion, where they experience 4 special sessions that include: a First Communion craft, bread making, a meditation and letter writing to Jesus, and a First Communion video. The children receive their First Communion at one of four Masses in early May.
While children are encouraged to attend religious education throughout their school years, the Cleveland Diocese requires that children have 2 years of religious education preparation to receive First Communion. Therefore, children need to attend 1st and 2nd grade PSR or Catholic Day School to make First Communion in the 2nd grade. If your child has missed these required years, please contact Mary Vincenti.
Reconciliation and First Communion Calendar
The following dates are for First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for 2025-2026.
Parent Information Meeting: Reconciliation
November 20, 7:00pm-8:15pm in the Parish Hall
Recognition Mass for Students and their Families
November 22/23 at the 4:30pm/9:00am/11:00am Masses
First Reconciliation
Night 1: January 28, 7:00pm in Church
Night 2: February 4, 7:00pm in Church
*Please note that you will be assigned to either Night 1 or Night 2.
Parent Information Meeting: First Communion
February 26, 7:00pm-8:15pm in the Parish Hall
Jesus Day Retreat
April 18, 9:00am-12:30pm in the Olsavsky Center
First Communion Practice
April 29, 6:30pm-7:30pm in Church
First Communion Masses
May 2, 11:00am or 4:30pm in Church
May 3, 11:00am in Church
Contact Us
Office of Faith Formation
Mrs. Mary Vincenti
Director of Religious Education
Sr. Theresa Hafner
Religious Education Administrative Assistant
Reconciliation and First Communion Forms
2025-2026 Forms coming soon
