The St. Louise de Marillac Religious Educatuon program offers sacramental preparation for students receiving Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Requirements to receive any sacrament include the desire to receive the sacrament, proper preparation to help the recipient understand what they are receiving, and faith. Students must be enrolled in the Religious Education program and must attend classes on a regular basis. Parents are also expected to participate in the preparation process by attending Mass with their children on a regular basis, and by attending required workshops and meetings. Baptism of the student is a prerequisite and proof must be provided to the Religious Education office upon registration.
Reconciliation ~ students generally celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the second grade. Two years of catechesis is required. Prepatation includes regular class attendance, completing all assignments in the supplemantal Reconciliation book, and participating in required preparation sessions and activieies. It is important that the student has an age appropriate understanding of sin, consequences to our actions, and the concept of forgiveness.
First Communion ~ students generally celebrate First Communion in the second grade. Two years of catechesis is required. Preparation includes regular class attendance, regular Mass attendance, completion of homework assignments, and participating in extra activities designed to help the child and the parents understand the true meaning of the Sacrament. Required activities include attendance at a presentation of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist (parents only), Share-a-Meal (student and family), attendance at the Holy Thursday liturgy (students participate in the special procession), and a Retreat (students only). It is important that the student has an age appropriate understanding of the Mass, and what it is we are receiving in the Sacrament.
Confirmation ~ students generally celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eighth grade. Attendance and participation in the sixth and seventh grade curriculums are required prior to receiving the sacrament. Preparation includes regular class attendance, regular Mass attendance, participating in service activities, attendance at a student retreat, and participating in other activities designed to help the student understand the true meaning of living his/her faith.
Placement of students who have missed a year or more of catechism will be determined by the Director of the Religious Education program.