Preparation begins with the parent meeting in the fall. Families use the Go Seek Find materials centered on the Catholic Children's Bible at home. 

Second Grade Sacraments Parent Meeting - Sunday, Septmeber 27, 10:00 AM
First Reconciliation Online Review - Tuesday, January 19, 2021
First Reconciliation Practice - Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6:30 PM in the main church
First Reconciliation Service - Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 9:00 AM in the main church
First Communion Online Review - Tuesday, Aprial 6, 2021
First Communion Masses :

• Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM
• Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Second Grade Sacraments Parent Meeting - Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 PM in Stephens Hall at OLOP
First Reconciliation - Saturday, February 20, 2021, 9:00 AM - Noon at OLOP
First Communion - Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Good Samaritan

By Diocesan policy, children with physical or learning disbilities “are to be presented for eucharistic communion [or confirmation] along with their age peers, seeking a degree of understanding appropriate to their individual condition” (Sacraments of Initiation Policies for the Diocese of Pittsburgh). The only reason to delay reception of a sacrament is if you believe it in your child’s best interests.

Adaptations to the Celebration of Sacraments

• First Reconciliation – may be done privately on any Saturday afternoon or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made
• First Communion – may done privately during any weekend Mass or by appointment rather than with the larger group; special seating arrangements can be made