SACRAMENTS

Would you like to have your child receive Confirmation, First Communion, or Baptism? We would be so honored to journey with your family through this process.

Families are encouraged not to take this step simply because your child is the “right age,” but to thoughtfully consider if now is the right time for your child and your family. At St. Ann, we take the process of discipleship very seriously. Only registered, active parishioners who regularly attend programs and Mass at St. Ann can register for sacraments. We want those participating in sacramental preparation to journey with us on a lifelong path of discipleship.

Our Sacramental Pathway consists of two key steps: Relational Ministry and Sacramental Preparation. Relational Ministry takes place through our Children’s Ministry (CM), Middle School Ministry (MSM), or High School Ministry (HSM), which meets once a week. In addition to these weekly sessions, there will also be monthly Sacramental Preparation meetings specifically focused on preparing for the sacraments.

Once your child is enrolled, we will follow up with the schedule and all necessary details for these Sacramental Preparation sessions. If you have questions please contact Ruth Rivadeneyra.

WHAT WE OFFER

OCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH

If you have a child 6 years old (1st grade) to 17 years old (12th grade) who needs to be baptized, they will be fully initiated into the Church and receive their Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Our children and youth are expected to attend Children’s Ministry, or Middle School Ministry, or High School Ministry. There will be additional monthly meetings for the child or teen and parents for sacrament preparation. Once enrolled, families will receive an email with dates and meeting times.

*Teens who are in high school will be required to attend the Confirmation retreat.

FIRST COMMUNION

Any child in grades 2nd through 9th are welcome to enroll in our First Communion sacrament preparation.

Our children and youth are expected to attend Children’s Ministry, or Middle School Ministry, or High School Ministry. In addition, there will be one kickoff meeting in the fall and four additional monthly meetings in the spring for both the child or teen and their parents as part of sacrament preparation.

Once enrolled, families will receive an email with dates and meeting times.



CONFIRMATION

Here at St. Ann the sacrament of Confirmation is in the 10th grade. Any youth in 10th grade or above are welcome to enroll in our Confirmation program.

Our Confirmation teens are expected to participate in High School Ministry, which includes Sunday night sessions and/or Life Groups. There will be a Confirmation kickoff meeting for both parents and teens, followed by three additional preparation meetings for teens during the fall. In addition, teens are required to attend the Confirmation retreat.

Once enrolled in High School Ministry, families will receive an email with dates and meeting times. Teens enrolled in the Confirmation program will also receive preparation for First Communion, if needed.

NEXT STEPS

If your child is ready to prepare for a Sacrament and your family is ready to accept the responsibility of helping your child fulfill all requirements, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. You will register your child in our Children’s or Youth Ministry program based on their grade level. The base cost for the program is $80. Within the registration form, you will be asked whether your child needs any Sacraments. Please note the following additional fees:

  • An additional $20 fee is required for any child or youth preparing to receive a Sacrament (this applies across all sacramental preparation, including Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation).

  • For those preparing for Confirmation, there is an additional $30 fee to cover the Confirmation retreat.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (CM)- Select this button if your child is in 2nd to 4th grade and is ready to prepare for BAPTISM or FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY (MSM)- Select this button if your child / teen is in 5th to 8th grade and is ready to prepare for BAPTISM or FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (HSM)- Select this button if your teen is in 10th to 12th grade and is ready to prepare for CONFIRMATION. If your child is in 9th grade and is ready to prepare for Baptism or First Reconciliation and First Communion, also select this button.

ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Start Your Sacramental Prep Journey with Purpose: Join Us for the Kickoff Retreat! Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

As high schoolers, there is a lot of pressure to perform, excel, and achieve. Retreats like this are a great way to find real rest, healing, and joy.

God knows what we need even more than we do. When we take time to focus on Jesus, quiet our hearts, and listen to God - the deepest desires of our hearts can be awakened. Also, HSM Retreats are super fun!

Retreats are also a great way to build community and even form life-long friendships rooted in Christ. We need good friends that lead us closer to Jesus. You are not alone.

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