Every year the second grade class concentrates on developing a personal relationship with Jesus by preparing to receive His mercy through the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and His Eucharistic love through First Holy Communion.

Our approach is not focused solely on the actions of receiving the Sacraments (the mechanics), but on how these Sacraments bring us closer to God and one another.

Parents are expected to play an integral part in their child's spiritual growth, especially as we begin to transition to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montesosri-based approach to religious formation.

This year we will offer two day retreats that will take place on two Saturdays throughout the year.

One retreat will be in preparation for First Reconciliation and the second retreat will be in preparation for First Holy Communion.

Parental participation will be required at both retreats.

Dates and details for these retreats will be coming soon.