First Reconciliation and First Communion

             There is a sacramental parent meeting on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the lower level Conference Rooms.

This meeting will go over all important information regarding both First Reconciliation and First Communion. All parents should try to attend.

First Reconciliation 

The sacrament of First Reconciliation is celebrated prior to the reception of First Eucharist. Our current schedule includes studies in preparation for the reception of this sacrament in second grade of our Parish School or Christian Formation Classes. In addition to the classroom studies, all students are expected to attend a Saturday retreat in final preparation for reception of First Reconciliation.

 1st Reconciliation Retreat for the children is Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1st Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., directly following the 1st Reconciliation Retreat. 

Parents and family are welcome to join the children in the church starting at 12:45 p.m. 

Lunch will be provided to children between retreat and service.

First Communion (Eucharist) 

This sacrament is celebrated during the Easter Season. Studies in preparation for this celebration are normally conducted during the second grade of our Parish School and Christian Formation classes. In addition to classroom studies all students are expected to attend a Saturday Retreat in final preparation for the reception of their First Eucharist.

The 1st Communion Retreat for the children is Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1st Communion will take place at all Masses on:

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

For further information on these programs or to find out how you can become involved

Contact John Knetzger, Director of Child Ministry, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org, (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104 or the Christian Formation office,  cfoffice@stjosephgrafton.org, (262 ) 375-6500 Ext. 120

*Financial difficulties are no reason to keep your children from participating in Christian Formation. Contact John Knetzger or the Christian Formation office  to make arrangements. As we say, “ALL ARE WELCOME”.