Sacrament of First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

Preparation for First Holy Communion is a two year process (Yr 1 and Yr 2). As per the Archdiocese, First Holy Communion is received in the 3rd grade or age eight or nine. Children who have reached the 3rd grade and have received the Sacrament of Baptism are eligible to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion if they have completed a pre-requisite year of religious education. If not at Santa Maria de la Paz, proof or instruction from another parish must be provided.   Please note:  A recently issued (within last 6 months) Baptismal Certificate may be required by the Parish office from First Holy Communion children.

FEE

The fee for the 2nd grade year (1st Year Holy Communion) is $35 and the fee for the 3rd grade year (2nd Year First Holy Communion) is $70. 

SCHEDULE 

First Communion classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Parish Hall.  The Tuesday evening classes begin on TBD

1st Year First Communion classes for Spanish speaking children are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00am to 11:15am.  The Sunday morning classes begin on TBD

There will be a MANDATORY parent orientation on TBD in the Msgr. Jerome Parish Hall at 6:00pm. Registration must be completed prior to orientation.

REGISTRATION



MY FIRST EUCHARISTIC BOOKLET

Click here to download My First Eucharistic Booklet. [To set up your booklet, print using "2-sided or duplex printing", "flip on short edge", and "landscape orientation". Fold the printed pages down the middle.]

Haga clic aquí para descargar Mi Primera Eucaristía Folleto. [Para configurar el folleto, imprimir utilizando "2 caras o impresión a doble cara", "voltear en borde corto", y "orientación horizontal". Doblar las páginas impresas por la mitad.]

First Holy Communion Important Dates 

May Crowning - TBD

First Holy Communion Candidates Testing - TBD
Children's Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Scapular Investiture - TBD

First Reconciliation - TBD

First Holy Communion Rehearsal - TBD

First Holy Communion - TBD

OCIA for Children

If your child is older than 7 (seven) years of age and has not been Baptized, the child must be enrolled and participate in The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children. This also applies to older children who have not received their First Holy Communion. OCIA for children is a 2-year catechetical program.  The first year is designated as OCIA-1 and the second year as OCIA-2.

FEE

The fee for OCIA-1 is $35 and the fee for OCIA-2 is $70. 

SCHEDULE 

OCIA-1 classes for children are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at the Msgr. Jerome Parish Hall. Classes begin on TBD

OCIA-2 classes for children are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Msgr. Jerome Parish Hall. The Tuesday evening classes begin on TBD

There will be a MANDATORY parent orientation on TBD in the Parish Hall at 6:00pm. Registration must be completed prior to orientation

REGISTRATION



Adult Religious Education 

Since our children do not learn in isolation, but rather with their families, we ask that parents participate in one of the virtual programs offered over the course of the year in addition to   helping their children with religious education at home, praying daily, and attending Mass regularly.    The Adult Religious Education schedule for the 2025-26 school year is currently in the development stage.  It will be published in the bulletin and available here once finalized.

PLEASE NOTE: The Archdiocese of Santa Fe policy mandates that all volunteers attend the Abuse Awareness Training for Adults. Click on SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING to take the Abuse Awareness Training on-line.

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