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Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion
Children must be baptized in the Catholic Church and are typically between the ages of 7-9yrs.If your child is 10 years old or older,
or they have not received Baptism,
or they were not baptized Catholic,
please text Matt at 817-846-4486 to discuss preparation.Parent Orientation
Parent Orientation Meeting (attend one)
At this meeting, parents will receive all information regarding the sacramental preparation program. The meeting is geared toward parents, but children are welcome to attend. At this meeting parents will sign up for parent classes and choose a formation option for their child.
November 17 at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall
(if you will attend Winter or Summer session)
April 13 at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall
(if you will attend Summer or Fall '26 session)
Classes for Parents
7-Week Session for Parents
(Attend one - Sign up at the Parent Orientation)
Fall Session - 2025
Sunday (6:15-7:15pm) Classes
Upstairs Classrooms
Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2
Tuesday (4:30pm-5:30pm) Classes
St. Joseph Hall
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4 [only 6 classes]
Winter Session - 2026
Sunday (6:15-7:15pm) Classes
Upstairs Classrooms
Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesday (4:30pm-5:30pm) Classes
St. Joseph Hall
Jan. 13, 20; Feb. 3, 10, 24 [only 5 classes]
Summer Session - 2026
Sunday (6:15-7:15pm) Classes
Upstairs Classrooms
May 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 28; July 5
Tuesday (4:30pm-5:30pm) Classes
St. Joseph Hall
May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 30; July 7
Classes for Children
You have a few options
(Options will be presented during the Parent Orientation)
Baptism/First Penance/First Communion for AdultsPlease see Become Catholic for information about receiving these sacraments for the first time as an adult. Even if you are baptized Catholic and just want to re-enter the life of the Church, check out this page for assistance in returning to the sacraments.
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Contact Us
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Matt Gillmattgstphilipcc.orgDirector of Formation and Evangelization
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