First Communion is a two year program with classes beginning in 1st Grade.

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First Communion I (1st Year) – (Book: Our Heavenly Father).  The students are introduced to the Holy Trinity through studying the development of salvation history and presentations of God the Father, the life of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  Students are also introduced to God’s plan and their participation in God’s family, which includes Mary, the angels and saints.  Emphasis of the curriculum is for students to grow to know, love and trust God.

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Required Prayers (in English):  The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

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First Communion II (2nd Year) – (Book: Jesus Our Life). Students are prepared for the Sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion through studying the development of salvation history.  As students learn about God’s plan of love and mercy, they begin to understand that these sacraments are God’s gift to us and that they, too, are part of God’s loving plan.  Special emphasis is given to preparation for and reception of these sacraments as well as learning about the Mass.

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Required Prayers (in English):  The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Apostle’s Creed, Act of Contrition