The First Holy Communion is typically celebrated during the Easter season for children in 2nd grade or higher. To fully understand the Eucharist as the gift of Christ’s presence, sacrifice, and love, given for the salvation of humanity, children must be enrolled in Faith Formation for two years. In our archdiocese, preparation for and the celebration of Reconciliation are required before receiving the First Eucharist.
To support families in this journey, parents receive take-home materials to help their children prepare for these sacred liturgical moments.
General Guidelines
According to Canon Law, sacraments should be received in the parish where one actively worships and participates in the community. Therefore, families participating in the sacramental preparation program should be registered parishioners of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church and regularly attend Mass. s
Mandatory Meeting: For Parents of students who are in their second year of FaithFormation and attend classes in the FLC Building
Mandatory Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation. Check in the FLC at 6:20 pm. Please know your child’s teacher's name to sign in. At least one parent must attend.
Wednesday Classes: • November 5th in English • November 12th in Spanish
Thursday Classes: • November 6th in English • November 13th in Spanish
Registration
The 2025-2026 Catechism Registration is now closed. Registration will open in July 2026.
First Holy Communion Dress Code
To maintain reverence during the First Holy Communion Mass, please follow the dress code below: Girls
White dresses (no strapless or spaghetti straps)
White shoes
Veils (optional)
Boys
White dress shirts with ties
Dress pants and dress shoes
Suits/jackets (optional)
During the Mass, students should not carry anything in their hands (e.g., gloves, Bibles, or rosaries). After the Mass, any religious items brought to Mass will be blessed by the priest at the end of the service.
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Informacion de Catecismo
Código de Vestimenta:
Niños: Camisa blanca, corbata, pantalón de vestir y zapatos. Los trajes son opcionales.
Niñas: Vestido blanco, zapatos blancos. Velo opcional. No se permiten guantes.
Los estudiantes que asisten al segundo año de Clases Sacramentales y que harán su Primera Comunión en la primavera deben confesarse durante el receso.
Los estudiantes deben estar en Formación de Fe durante al menos dos años antes de recibir un sacramento.
Clases de Catecismo
Grados 1-5: Se ofrecen los miércoles y jueves.
Grados 6-8: Deben presentarse en el Edificio Juvenil para las clases.
Estudiantes de secundaria que están en su segundo año de Formación de Fe y necesitan la Primera Comunión deben asistir a clases en el edificio FLC.
Adolescentes de preparatoria: Deben acudir a Confirmación Juvenil para obtener información.