First Reconciliation & First Communion

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is done through home study, parent/child learning stations, and retreat experiences. Parents take the primary role as catechist in preparing their children to receive these sacraments. The parish supports parents in their role as catechist by providing them with the necessary materials (a parent book and a learning book for the child) as well as learning stations and a parent-planned retreat prior to the celebration of each of these sacraments. 

First Reconciliation is celebrated in the winter and
First Communion is celebrated in the spring.

Holy Spirit families register for First Sacraments in the spring before the student enters Grade 2. Information is sent out via email to parents of students currently in Grade 1. 

Registration for all Holy Spirit faith formation and sacramental preparation is done in the spring to ensure we will have materials by August. 

First Sacraments and Faith Formation

In order to have a firm faith foundation, all students entering Grade 2 in the fall of 2022, and who will be preparing for First Sacraments, are expected to participate in faith formation in one of the following ways:

• If your child attends school in the Rochester Catholic School system, you do not need to register for faith formation, but you are welcome to do so. Skip to #2. 

• Family Catechesis for Grade 2 and above will be offered on Sundays or Wednesday evenings. Register for Family Catechesis below. 

Note: All are welcome to participate regardless of ability to pay. If finances are a concern, you may choose to waive the fee on the online registration form. 

To register, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Sacramental Registration below for First Sacraments. All children must register for Faith Formation classes unless your child is registered in the Rochester Catholic School system.
2. Pay the fees online using the link below.  To pay for First Sacraments—under the Fund dropdown box, select FF-First Sacraments Prep. To pay for Faith Formation—under the dropdown box, select FF Grades 1-8.

First Sacrament Registration
2022-2023
family catechesis Registration
2022-2023
 ONLINE PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATIONS