At St. Christina, the Holy Communion Program is the first opportunity for our children to receive our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Students typically receive their First Holy Communion during second grade, but we also welcome older children who have not yet received their First Holy Communion.
Preparation involves a two-year commitment. The reason that we require a two consecutive year program is because celebrating a sacrament should involve becoming familiar and comfortable with our parish community and faith life. It includes class participation, Reconciliation, parent meetings, and attendance at Mass. A student must attend one year of class at St Christina School or through our Religious Education program, prior to the year they will be celebrating the sacrament. The first year of class participation is considered “Level I Sacramental Prep.” The second consecutive year of class participation involves more detailed sacramental preparation. This is referred to as “Level II Sacramental Prep.” Class participation and regular church attendance are important parts of our program. Students who attend our classes have the opportunity to meet peers and share their faith, and take class visits to the church. They will also have opportunities to meet our priests, and develop relationships with their teachers and catechists.
For more information, please contact Pam Waldrom, Coordinator of Religious Education at 773-780-1438 or pamwaldrom.stchristinare@gmail.com.
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Sacrament Handbook
Sacrament Forms
Sacrament Calendar 2023-2024
DATE |
EVENT |
WHERE |
Monday
October 2, 2023 |
First Holy Communion Sign-Up Starts |
Online |
Wednesday
October 4, 2023 |
First Informative Meeting at 6 pm regarding Reconciliation
Parents and Communicants |
St. Christina Church |
Sunday
October 15, 2023 |
Second Grade Mass at 10:30 am
Honoring all children preparing for
Reconcilation and First Holy Communion |
St. Christina Church |
Monday
October 23, 2023 |
First Holy Communion Sign-Up Ends
Time to be decided |
Online |
Monday
November 6, 2023 |
Reconciliation for Parents and Communicants
for 10 am Communion Group from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
for 1 pm Communion Group from 7 to 8 pm |
St. Christina Church |
Tuesday
January 16, 2024 |
Second Informative Meeting at 6 pm regarding Retreat
Parents and Communicants |
St. Christina Church |
Monday
January 22, 2024 |
Retreat and Banner Pick-Up
for 10 am Communion Group
Communicants and Parents at 6 pm |
St. Christina Church,
Parish Center,
and
School Gym |
Tuesday
January 23, 2024 |
Retreat and Banner Pick-Up
for 1 pm Communion Group
Communicants and Parents at 6 pm |
St. Christina Church,
Parish Center,
and
School Gym |
Thursday
Apirl 18, 2024 |
Holy Communion Practice
for Parents and Communicants
for 10 am Communion Group from 5 to 6:30 pm
for 1 pm Communion Group from 6:30 to 8 pm |
St. Christina Church |
Saturday
April 20, 2024 |
Holy Communion Mass at 10 am
for 10 am Communion Group
Holy Communion Pictures
from 8:30 to 9:30 am
or from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
St. Christina Church
and Parish Center |
Saturday
April 20, 2024 |
Holy Communion Mass at 1 pm
for 1 pm Communion Group
Holy Communion Pictures
from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm or from 2:30 to 3:30 pm |
St. Christina Church
and Parish Center |
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