Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God. – Pope John Paul II

The central mission of our Religious Education Program at St. Monica Catholic Church is to aid the parents in fulfilling their role as the primary educators of their children, by providing for the moral, spiritual and intellectual formation of the children.
Our Sacrament preparation guidelines are as follows: 

• Attend Mass
• Have attendance level of at least 70%
• Parents assist child in learning these 6 prayers: Sign of the Cross, Grace before Meals, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, and Act of Contrition

Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) begins in the Third Grade. Please bring a copy of your Birth Certificate and Baptism Certificate when registering for this class

The central mission of our Religious Education Program at St. Monica's Catholic Church is to aid the parents in fulfilling their role as the primary educators of their children, by providing for the moral, spiritual and intellectual formation of the children.
Our Sacrament preparation guidelines are as follows: 

• Have at least two years of Religious Education prior to the year of preparation
• Be registered in St. Monica Religious Education Program
• Attend Mass
• Have attendance level of at least 70%

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion begins in Third Grade.

This OCIA-Adapted for Children class helps the child to discover their faith in God and to experience God's love in their own lives through prayer, mass and celebration of Sacraments.  This is achieved first and foremost within the support from the child's family and the assistance of the catechists and ministries of St. Monica's Church.

Thank you for answering the call of the Holy Spirit to learn more about the Catholic Sacraments for your children and your family.
We look forward to hearing from you very soon!