Introducing our parish's new model for Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation--Family Life Groups!  This model will be more responsive to the needs of families and individual children and youth. Plan to join us for Orientation Event on Sunday, 10 October, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 in Ignatius Hall, or online that same day from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom!  

We’re delighted to welcome your family to our parish’s preparation to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Communion! 

In the Diocese of Raleigh, preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion can begin at age 7. Celebration of First Reconciliation is a pre-requisite for the celebration of First Communion. Most preparation culminates in the celebration of First Communion sometime after Easter, near the end of second grade. We warmly welcome families with children aged 7 and older to begin this preparation,! If you're an adult who hasn't celebrated First Communion, please visit our RCIA page. 

The preparation consists of family faith formation as part of a Family Life Group. In addition to this basic faith formation, intentional preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion occurs at home. This intentional preparation involves not merely the child, but the parents as well. This formal preparation includes family work in additional texts, parent information meetings, family participation in our First Reconciliation and First Communion Retreats, and the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Communion. 

Registration for First Reconciliation & First Communion preparation is now live! Please see the banner on our parish's webpage.

Sacrament Preparation Fees

The total fee of $50 per family covers Family Life Group monthly resources, additional sacrament preparation books, retreat supplies, training materials, and subscription fees.  This fee can be remitted in cash or check (payable to SRCC).