{"id":2445,"date":"2013-01-30T15:40:35","date_gmt":"2013-01-30T15:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/?page_id=2445"},"modified":"2026-08-18T07:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:45:20","slug":"religious-education-sacraments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/?page_id=2445","title":{"rendered":"Religious Education &#8211; Sacraments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2445\" class=\"elementor elementor-2445\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10bcb11e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10bcb11e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2acf6be5\" data-id=\"2acf6be5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a5d612 eael_simple_menu_hamburger_disable_selected_menu_no eael-simple-menu-hamburger-align-right eael-simple-menu-link-full-width eael-hamburger--tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-simple-menu\" data-id=\"4a5d612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-simple-menu.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n                        @media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {\n                            .eael-hamburger--tablet {\n                                .eael-simple-menu-horizontal,\n                                .eael-simple-menu-vertical {\n                                    display: none;\n                                }\n                            }\n                            .eael-hamburger--tablet {\n                                .eael-simple-menu-container .eael-simple-menu-toggle {\n                                    display: block;\n                                }\n                            }\n                        }\n                    <\/style><style>\n                        @media screen and (min-width: 1025px) {\n                        \/* Left aligned horizontal menus lay out with `float: left` on the\n                           items, so their list stays `block` - forcing flex here would\n                           take the items out of flow and break the row. 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First Holy Communion typically occurs in 2nd grade, and Confirmation in 8th grade. Older children are placed in age-appropriate sacramental preparation classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Reconciliation &amp; First Holy Communion (Grades 1\u20132)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">A two-year program beginning in 1st grade. Includes Mass attendance, parent meetings, a Good-Deeds log, a parish outreach event, and the 2nd-grade retreat and rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confirmation Preparation (Grades 7\u20138)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">A two-year program beginning in 7th grade, including weekly Mass, limited absences, interviews, retreats, projects, exams, adoration hours, and First Friday Family Nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christian Service Requirement (Grades 7\u20138)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Students complete one Work of Mercy each month from October through April.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Students should be able to describe their service and identify which Work of Mercy it fulfilled on a handout provided in class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCIC \u2014 Order of Christian Initiation for Children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">For children age 7+ who have not received Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCIT \u2014 Order of Christian Initiation for Teens (Grades 7\u201312)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">For teens preparing for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCIA \u2014 Order of Christian Initiation for Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">For adults exploring the Catholic faith or preparing for full communion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Contacts: Ann Hartmann (<a href=\"mailto:amhartmann74@gmail.com\">amhartmann74@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Deacon Dave Maurer (<a href=\"mailto:deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org\">deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>ADULT FORMATION \u2014\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><i>Check out\u00a0the\u00a0<\/i><a id=\"m_-5086936809043582274OWAbb3a5ce8-7fed-9f3e-5710-839a5b242c17\" title=\"https:\/\/church-bulletin.org\/?id=700\" href=\"https:\/\/church-bulletin.org\/?id=700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/church-bulletin.org\/?id%3D700&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787076051941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oaH8OMGivdx7LtcGL_xVF\"><b><i>parish bulletin<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0 for current and ongoing adult education programs at the Parish. Check out\u00a0<\/i><a id=\"m_-5086936809043582274OWA21d0060e-2cf0-6adc-25ec-cdf5e219850e\" title=\"https:\/\/leaders.formed.org\/files\/potw-vert.html\" href=\"https:\/\/leaders.formed.org\/files\/potw-vert.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/leaders.formed.org\/files\/potw-vert.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787076051941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-nb-6wreMVaf4KnWq57G2\"><i>Formed.org<\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>for weekly content.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re inquiring about becoming Catholic, or about First Communion or Confirmation for an adult, see the OCIA information above or contact Ann Hartmann (<a href=\"mailto:amhartmann74@gmail.com\">amhartmann74@gmail.com<\/a>) or Deacon Dave Maurer (<a href=\"mailto:deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org\">deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission | Calendar | Registration | K-12 | Sacraments Hamburger Toggle Menu St. Mary of Sorrows Faith Formation Sacramental Preparation at St. Mary of Sorrows Sacramental Preparation Overview Children preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation complete a two-year formation process. 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