Sacramental formation sessions are integrated into the regular formation sessions. Each child and family situation is unique. Some children are ready to receive sacraments in year two, while others not until year four or five. Focusing on family formation, parents must attend weekly parent formation. Families in sacramental preparation must have an 80% attendance rate. Mandatory Reconciliation and Eucharist retreats will be on four different Saturday mornings.

Preparation is offered to children age 7 and older. At the direction of the Archbishop, the following guidelines for First Eucharist preparation are necessary. These guidelines will help ensure thorough and appropriate preparation of your children for these Sacraments.

• Child must be baptized Catholic (certificate on file in Faith Formation office).
• Child must be registered in St. Mary Magdalene parish.
• Child must be registered in regular Faith Formation sessions or attending a parochial school program.
• Child must have been enrolled in a parish Faith Formation program or parochial school program for at least one year prior to the current  year.

Contact Nikki Berry, Family Faith Formation/Sacraments of Initiation Coordinator, at any time with questions.