First Communion

First Communion Important Dates
Examination of Conscience: April 18th, 2026 at 1:00pm (Parents welcome, please bring a notebook).
First Reconciliation: April 18th, 2026 1:30pm at Holy Spirit
Rehearsal: April 25th, 2026 9:25am at Holy Spirit
First Communion: April 25th, 2026 10:00am at Holy Spirit (Celebration to follow in the Church Hall)

***Please arrive early so we can start on time

Deacon Jim Blanchette, Director of Religious Education and Confirmation
[email protected]

Requirements

First Communion - What Is It?

FIRST COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS

BAPTISMAL RECORD - Please submit your child's Baptismal record if they were NOT Baptized at Annunciation Parish.
ATTENDANCE- Students are expected to attend all required class times and complete packets at home with their families.
ATTIRE- Formal and elegant, but simple and age-appropriate. We encourage students to wear all white, but not required. Please make sure children look neat and clean, and avoid clothing that might cause distractions during Mass. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.

Girls- Dress covering knees and shoulders, dress shoes, socks/tights, veil (optional), jewelry (optional).
Boys- Suit, white shirt, long pants, tie, etc.

FIRST COMMUNION FEES / APPLICATION – Please return form with appropriate information and fee.

First Communion is a special day when a child receives the Eucharist for the first time. The Eucharist is the consecrated bread and wine that Catholics believe become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
At First Communion, children welcome Jesus into their hearts in a new and personal way. It is an important step in their journey of faith and a sign that they are growing closer to God and to the Church.
Before receiving First Communion, children are prepared through prayer, learning, and participation in parish life. They learn about Jesus, the Mass, and how to live with love, kindness, and forgiveness.
First Communion is a joyful celebration shared with family, friends, and the parish community, reminding us that Jesus is always with us and invites us to follow Him.