Youth Sacramental Formation

2020-21 Youth Formation 
Parent/Student Handbook (includes information on sacramental preparation)

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish is committed to assist parents in the evangelization and the ongoing formation of their children and teens through the reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Programs are offered in conjunction with our Youth Formation/Religious Education program and are designed to open and prepare participant's hearts, minds, and souls for the reception of these sacraments.          

Baptism

We welcome all children under the age of 18 who are seeking the Sacrament of Baptism.  Those children who will be baptized and are older than age 7 will participate in a modified Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. (For infant baptism, contact Raeann Mullen at [email protected])

First Reconciliation and First Communion

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish students recieve their First Reconciliation and First Communion in Grade 2.  To prepare for these sacraments, students must have been enrolled in either a Religious Education Program or a Catholic School beginning in Grade 1.  Families are expected to participate in 2 meetings each year during Grade 1 and Grade 2.

First Reconciliation generally takes place in November of Grade 2.
First Communion generally takes place early in May of Grade 2.

Confirmation

Students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 8.  In order to receive this sacrament students must have been enrolled in either a Religious Education Program or a Catholic School in grades 6, 7 and 8.  During this time students will complete grade level service hour requirements and will receive  Confirmation journals to complete. Grade 8 students participate in student/sponsor meetings and a Confirmation Retreat.

Confirmation Generally takes place in April/May of Grade 8

Baptized children who are not in grades mentioned above these will be handled on a case by case basis to ensure that they receive their sacraments.