Our Sacramental Preparation program at St. Peter Parish aims to deepen the relationship of love between families and Jesus Christ, who desires to share His life with us through the Church and the channels of grace by which He comes to us--the Sacraments. In the Diocese of Spokane, children who have reached the age of reason (typically 2nd grade) prepare to receive the Sacraments of Penance (Reconciliation), Confirmation, and First Holy Communion during Sacramental Prep. This process, with Confirmation preceding First Holy Communion, is known as the "restored order."
This year we will offer two meeting times for our Sacramental Preparation program - Sundays between Masses (9:15 to 10:15 AM) and Tuesday evenings (6:15 to 7:15 PM). Families need only attend one class meeting per week and should plan to attend the same meeting time throughout the year.
We will begin in mid-October with an orientation night for parents/sponsors. The first 6-week session will consist of preparation for the Sacrament of Penance culminating in a half-day retreat, including reception of the Sacrament, during Advent. After Christmas break we will have two more multi-week preparation sessions, one each for Confirmation and Eucharist. Because of the intense nature of the Sacramental Prep program, children need to have completed at least one year of prior religious education, either through a Catholic school or parish religious education program, prior to registration.
For those older children and teens who only need to prepare for Confirmation, a separate program will be offered. Please contact the Office of Family Ministry & Discipleship Formation to discuss your specific situation and needs.
This year, the Mass of Confirmation and First Communion is scheduled for [TBA]
Registration for this year's Sacramental Prep program is open until October 21st, 2018. More information and registration forms are available at the Parish Office, on the table in the Narthex, and in the links to the left.