FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven;

whoever eats this bread will live forever;

and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”

— John 6:51

Receiving the Holy Eucharist is a milestone in the life of every Catholic. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is closely tied to the Eucharist, enabling us to partake of the Sacrifice of the Mass with a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion take place when a child is at least 7 years old and in the second grade at the time of formation. To receive these sacraments, children must already be baptized in the Catholic Church and attend either religious education sessions or Catholic school. In addition, all students and their parents must attend a series of sessions for First Reconciliation (Fall) and First Holy Communion (Spring).

For more information, contact Ben Fleser, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis (bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org).

REGISTRATION FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION FOR THE

2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR IS CLOSED. Please contact Ben Fleser with any questions.

The Rite for Reconciliation of Individual Penitents with

prayers can be found here.

Please view the First Reconciliation & Communion Welcome Letter and Schedule prior to registering your child for First Holy Communion:

Welcome Letter & Schedule 2025-2026