Sacramental Preparation

We are pleased to prepare children, young people, and adults for the sacraments to enable them to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Church. 

At the center of our lives as a Catholic Christian Community is the Eucharist. It is from the weekly celebration of Mass, hearing the Liturgy of the Word and participating in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, that we are sent forth as Missionary Disciples to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our lives. As such weekly participation at Holy Mass is required for all candidates requesting conferral of a Sacrament. 

First Reconciliation & First Communion 

Two years of Faith Formation is required for the sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Communion. This journey is made in partnership with the candidate’s parents. (Usually 1st & 2nd Grade) 

Baptismal Certificate is required for enrollment in all Sacramental Preparation Programs. 

(This requirement is waived if the Baptism took place at either Saint Francis Xavier or Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church.) 

First Reconciliation will take place in December 2024.

First Communion will take place in early May 2025. 

Confirmation Program 

The Sacrament of Confirmation is made in 6th Grade within the Diocese of Burlington. Two years of Faith Formation is required for Confirmation. (Usually 5th & 6th Grade) Dates and times coming soon. 

Baptismal Certificate is required for enrollment in all Sacramental Preparation Programs. 

(This requirement is waived if the Baptism took place at either Saint Francis Xavier or Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church.) 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held in late Spring after Easter. TBD

RCIA for Children 

RCIA Sometimes for a variety of family reasons and /or circumstances, children are unable to celebrate the initiation sacraments at the usual ages. 

Our parish is happy to offer children, youth and adults of any age, age-appropriate instruction in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.  (In the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church the age of reason is 7 years old.)

Please contact the Faith Formation office at 802-399-0097 or [email protected], or the Parish office at 802-655-2290

Adult Sacraments  

Adults in need of Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and First Communion please contact the Parish office at 802–655-2290