First Communion

Baptized children are eligible to begin the sacramental preparation process if they meet the following criteria:

• They are in the second grade or higher.
• They have completed a full year of religious education through the Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.) or a Catholic grade school in which they have demonstrated good attendance and participation.
• They are commencing a second year of religious education through P.S.R. or a Catholic grade school.

Children who attend St. Hilary Grade School receive sacramental preparation at school. Parental participation is required at parent sessions, practice(s) for First Communion, celebrations of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, and, if available, at Jesus Day. Communal celebrations of their first Sacrament of Communion will be held on May 8, 2010.

For more information contact the Director of Faith Formation For Children, Jeannie Hohlefelder, at 330-867-1055 ext 213 or jhohlefelder@sthilarychurch.org