"I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” (John 6:51)

First Eucharist Preparation

Overview

Encountering Christ in His True Presence in the Eucharist for the first time, is an occasion of great joy.  Preparing our children for this encounter is a joyful journey!

Through our Children's Faith Formation at Saint Ann Church and Saint Ann School, our catechists help you to lead your children along this two year journey. 

Eucharist I (1st Grade) begins to lead them closer to the Sacramental Life of the Church by reaffirming our love for God, God’s love for us, and our place in God’s family as the Body of Christ.

​Eucharist II (2nd Grade) preparation focuses on the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and the Mass as well as instructing the children on how to physically and spiritually receive the Blessed Sacrament. Baptism is necessary before receiving First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. 
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For questions or to enroll your child in our Sunday morning Children's Faith Formation (PRE) classes, please contact Kelley Stuppy at 901.373.6011 or [email protected].

Preparation Requirements
24-25 school year

• Regular attendance at PRE or SAS Religion Classes
• Weekly participation in Sunday Mass
• Be an active registered member of St. Ann Parish as least 3 months prior to any sacraments (registration form available below) OR
  
• Complete and turn in, signed Permission for Sacraments form by September 1, 2024 (form available below)
  
• Submit copy of child’s Baptismal Certificate (if needed) to the Parish Office by September 30, 2024
• Attendance at First Eucharist Parent Class
  
• Participation in the parent Parent & Child First Reconciliation Retreat on scheduled date
• Lead child through Examination of Conscience and the Act of Contrition before First Reconciliation.
• Celebrate First Reconciliation as scheduled
• Participation in the Parent & Child First Communion Retreat as scheduled
• Meet guidelines for Clothing for First Communion (see below)
  
• Attendance at practice for First Communion as scheduled
• First Communion as scheduled

Requirements Handout

Parish Registration

Permission for Sacraments

Clothing requirements