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 Sr. Theresa Hafner.
Reconciliation and First Communion Calendar
The following dates are for First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for 2026-2027.
October 21 Parent/Child Meeting: Reconciliation
Wednesday 6:30-7:45pm Parish Hall
November 21/22 Recognition Masses
4:30/ 9 /11 Masses
December 5 First Reconciliation
Saturday 10AM Church
February 24 Parent/Child Meeting: 1st Communion #1
Wednesday 6:30-7:45pm Parish Hall
March 10 Parent/Child Meeting: 1st Communion #2
Wednesday 6:30-7:45pm Parish Hall
April 10 Jesus Day Saturday
9:00-12:30 Gym
April 24 First Communion Mass PSR 2A
Saturday 4:30
May 1 First Communion Mass Day School
Saturday 4:30
May 8 First Communion Mass PSR 2B
Saturday 4:30
