First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Children preparing for these sacraments must have two years of active participation in our Religious Education program (Levels 1 & 2). The sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are celebrated in the Spring of Level 2.

Confirmation

Our Religious Education program prepares our children for Confirmation with weekly classes beginning from grade level 1. Before entering the two-year preparation program for the sacrament of Confirmation, children are expected to have received at least 6 years of formal religious education. Regular attendance at scheduled classes, as well as Sunday Mass, are essential for the spiritual formation of each Confirmation candidate. The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the Fall of Level 9.

All families participating in the Religious Education Program at St. Anthony of Padua must be active, registered members of our parish family. An active member attends Mass regularly, supports the financial needs of the parish and participates in ministries of the parish.

Children who attend Public school:

These students need to attend graded religious education and follow the parish sacramental policy. Through regular attendance, they will learn their Catholic Faith in a peer-to-peer environment geared to their age level. All children participating in the Religious Education Program must attend class weekly, participate in Parish life through regular Mass attendance and complete all assignments.

Children who attend Catholic school:

These students do not need to attend parish classes, but, according to Diocesan policy, they will celebrate their sacraments within their parish and therefore must attend specified parish sacramental preparation sessions, participate in Parish life through regular Mass attendance and complete all assignments.

Do you have any questions regarding these requirements? Please call our Office at 631-261-1306 and someone will be happy to help you!