First Reconciliation and First Communion

First Communion preparation begins in fall 2025!

At St John, sacramental preparation classes are held for second graders and older children who, together with their parents/guardians, are ready to make a commitment to the Catholic Church. First Reconciliation classes are held in the Fall and First Communion classes are held in the Spring.

First Reconciliation classes must be completed before preparing for First Eucharist. Your child must be a baptized Catholic to receive the sacraments. If your child has not been baptized a Catholic, please contact Julia Rudden at the parish office at jrudden@stjohnsea.org to learn more about Catholic baptism.

All children of Catechetical age (7 or older) who have not yet been baptized and wish to receive the sacraments will be invited to participate in the Order of Christian Initiation adapted for Children classes.  The classes for the OCIA-AC program begin in January.

Our First Reconciliation and First Communion program includes a church tour and classroom sessions, along with our St. John traditions of Bread Baking and Scrolls. The classroom sessions are for both children and parents/guardians. Our St John School second grade teachers lead the children's sessions; parent sessions are led by Julia Rudden & Daniel Pelfrey, our St. John Faith Formation team.

Our parent sessions cover the same material so you can know what your children are learning, but also offer time for questions, discussion and reflection. Our goal is to support parents and guardians in their unique role of primary teachers of the faith. 

To register your child, use the link below.

Dates for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion classes will be announced soon.

First Communion will take place May 9 & 10, 2026.

Questions: Contact Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org

First Communion registration form

Dress guidelines and Scroll instructions

First Reconciliation Class Dates and Information

Classes 1-3 meet in the school building, in Mrs. Kuypers' 2nd grade classroom, from 9:35am-10:25am. Parents meet for their class in Egan Hall lunchroom. Coffee is provided for parents! Class #4 meets in the church after the 8:30am mass concludes.

Class Dates:

Sunday Oct 5 #1

Sunday Oct 12 #2

Sunday Oct 19 #3

Sunday Oct 26 #4 (practice)

Saturday November 1 –We start with First Saturday/All Saints Day mass (9am); and after mass, we will celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation for the children. 

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First Communion

Class Dates:

Classes 1-3 meet in the school building, in Mrs. Kuypers' 2nd grade classroom, from 9:35am-10:25am. Parents meet for their class in Egan Hall lunchroom. Coffee is provided for parents! Class #4 meets in Egan Hall Lunchroom. Rehearsal meets in the church after the 8:30am mass has concluded. 

Sunday March 8 #1

Sunday March 15 #2

Sunday March 22 #3

Sunday April 19 #4

Sunday May 3 Rehearsal

Saturday & Sunday

May 9 & 10 – First Communion at 5pm vigil and 10:30am Sunday Masses