Be The Light
Youth First Communion/First Reconciliation
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Children must be seven years or older and have completed one year of catechesis prior to entering preparation for First Reconciliation/First Communion. Preparation for these sacraments takes place during the 2nd grade Faith Formation program classes. Students and parents will attend two Saturday retreats. Since parents serve as the principal catechist for their child’s formation, parents are required to attend the scheduled parent-focused classes.
Dress Code For First Communion
Girls – Dress in good taste is requested and should be appropriate for important life occasions. Shoulders must be covered. No white gloves as you will be receiving communion by mouth or hands.
-White Dress (with sleeves and below the knees)
-White Shoes
Boys – If you want to wear a black suit please make sure you have a white shirt.
-White Shirt
-Black Tie (optional)
-Black Dress Pants (no denim)
-Black Shoes
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HOW TO SIGN UP FOR FIRST COMMUNION/FIRST RECONCILIATIONTo register your child into our First Communion/First Reconciliation classes, you will need to come to the office to fill out a registration form and include the enrollment fee (cash/check), a copy of your child's baptism certificate, and drop it off at the Parish Office Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
***All Faith Formation classes are FULL at this time. Please stop by or call the office if you would like to be added to the wait list***
First Communion Information SheetK-5 SCHEDULE 2022-2023
All Students Must Be St. Gabriel Parishioners
All students must be registered parishioners at St. Gabriel's Parish in order to enroll in the Faith Formation classes. If you are not registered, please click on the form below to print and fill it out. Once it is completed, you can send it in at our parish office Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
Parish Registration Form
Points of Contact
Deacon Mike Mcgrady
Director of Faith Formation
719-528-8407
[email protected]
Kim Seiler
Faith Formation Coordinator
719-528-8407
[email protected]
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