First Communion/Primera Comunión

First Holy Communion preparation is two years. The initial year of preparation may commence once the child is in 1st grade; however, younger children are not eligible for sacrament preparation. Please monitor the Religious Education registration dates, which are typically announced in May. Kindly note that registration is limited to parishioners of St. Jude, you must register as parishioner. Religious Education classes are scheduled from September through May. For further information, please contact the parish office or reach out to the Director of Religious Education, Mariana Loarca m.loarca@stjudemansfieldtx.org



Sacrament Preparation

Typically, students begin preparation for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion while in 1st grade and continue on to receive the sacraments in the spring of their 2nd grade year. However, if students have not received their First Communion by the 4th grade, they will be placed in RCIA adapted for children (more information below)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Weekly Sunday Mass attendance
  • Students must be at least 7 years old by the time they receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
  • Students must be in 2 consecutive years of Faith Formation classes to receive their sacraments.
  • A copy of the student's Baptismal certificate is required to register for classes. This should be uploaded when registering for class online.


If your elementary-age student needs to receive the sacrament of Baptism, please

click HERE to learn about our OCIA program adapted for children.

Updated 05/02/2024