First Communions require 2 years preparation. The first year of preparation may be started when the child is in 1st grade but not any younger. Look out for Religious Education registration dates in May. Please take in mind that you do need to be a parishioner at St. Jude in order to register your children for Religious Education Classes. Classes begin in September and end in May. For more information, please call the parish office and contact Director of Religious Education Sr. Mary Catherine Do srtheresa@stjudemansfieldtx.org