Registration, preparation and coordination of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation for all children in the Parish are done through the Immaculate Heart of Mary Faith Formation Department. As envisioned by the Second Vatican Council, the preparation for the celebration of these sacraments resides within the family and the parish community. This acknowledges parents as the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith.
Registration steps for the 2024-25 Sacrament Preparation (and Religious Education):
Click HERE to navigate to the registration page and pick the button for the Sacrament you are registering for. You need to register for each program you have children in. (i.e. If your child will be in two programs, such as Religious Education grade 2 and Eucharist/Registration prep, please register your child separately for each program).
Sacraments
Sacraments are registered separately from Religious Education. If your child needs to register for First Eucharist/Reconciliation, and also for Religious Education that meets on Wednesdays, please register your child for both programs. (Note: If registering for First Eucharist, you will be automatically be register for Reconciliation which is required before First Eucharist.)
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation preparation occurs about the age of 8 (2nd grade and older) and takes place before First Eucharist. The program consists of 8 lessons taught by the parents at home. There are three required parent meetings in the fall for Reconciliation. Preparation begins in the fall and ends with a service of prayers, readings and individual reconciliation during Advent. The option exist for individual Reconciliation as well. Questions: Contact Marianne Charbonneau in the Parish Office at 952-935-1432. To view the First Reconciliation (and First Eucharist) Calendar, click HERE.
First Eucharist
First Eucharist preparation occurs about the age of 8 (2nd grade and older) and consists of 8 lessons taught by the parents at home. There are three required parents meetings during the late winter/early spring for this Sacrament also. Preparation starts in late winter/early spring with a group celebration during the Easter season.Questions: Contact Marianne Charbonneau in the Parish Office at 952-935-1432.To view the First Eucharist (and First Reconciliation) Calendar, click HERE.
There have been some changes to the IHM Confirmation Program. To register and for details about the program, visit the Confirmation page.