Sacraments of Reconciliation & the Holy Eucharist
Students in second grade are prepared for the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist.
The sacrament of Reconciliation frees us from our sins and challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
The sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received. He is really, truly, and substantially present in the Holy Eucharist. We use the words "really, truly, and substantially" to describe Christ's presence in the Holy Eucharist. The word "Eucharist" means "Thanksgiving."
Sacrament of Confirmation
Seventh and eighth grade students prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation is received during your child’s 8th grade year.
In the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and our personal relationship with Christ is strengthened. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life which calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, and the world. We receive the message of faith in a deeper manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
