Sacramental Preparation
St. Patrick's School prepares students for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Students who belong to other parishes may, if they wish, receive the sacrament for the first time in their own parish.
Reconciliation
- Preparation begins in October with a required parent meeting.
- Students are prepared within their daily religion classes.
- Father Zack, Sister Mary Grace, the second grade teacher, and the DRE discuss the layout of the program as well as suggestions on how to make a faith-connection at home.
- The sacrament is celebrated within a family-led morning retreat.
Holy Eucharist
First Holy Communion usually takes place the first Sunday of May at the Parish Sunday Mass.
- A required parent meeting precedes the beginning the program.
Students receive preparation during their daily religion classes. - Parents and Students have a retreat day the week before the celebration of the sacrament, in which they have the opportunity to prepare specifically for the day of the their First Holy Communion.
First Holy Communion usually takes place the first Sunday of May at the Parish Sunday Mass.
Confirmation
- St. Patrick School prepares the 7th and 8th grade students for the sacrament of Confirmation every other year. Preparation for the sacrament is spread throughout the religion curriculum for these grades during this year, and the students generally receive this sacrament in May.
- The sacramental program of Confirmation consists of a required parent meeting to promote a family-school connection in the faith life of the students.
- The school program is taught by the Dominican sister who teaches religion and focuses on the meaning of the sacrament: receiving the fullness of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and being strengthed by the Holy Spirit. The students are encouraged to participate in acts of service, which mark a growth in manifesting one's Christian faith. The students attend a retreat in preparation for the sacrament.
Confirmation 2018