Please contact Sara Knoll with any questions at 651-784-3015 x102 or by email at: SaraK@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Our 2nd grade and older children celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The preparation process is integrated with regular Faith Formation sessions plus two retreats with the child/parent. It is designed not only to be spiritual, but fun and exciting. Children in 3rd grade and older seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist should contact Sara Knoll personally at SaraK@SaintJosephsParish.org or by phone at : 651-784-3015 x102.
All those wishing to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist in the Spring of 2024 need to register for Faith Formation for the 2023-2024 Faith Formation year.
To help prepare your child for the sacrament of First Eucharist/Reconciliation, please note the session and retreat dates below. Attending these sessions will help your child understand the importance of this event as they continue their faith journey.
2023-2024 Schedule - Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
| Wednesday - September 20 - Faith Formation Kick Off | Wednesday, January 10 |
| Wednesday, September 27 | Wednesday, January 17 |
| Wednesday, October 4 | Wednesday, Janary 24 |
| Wednesday, October 11 | Wednesday, January 31 |
| Wednesday, October 25 | Wednesday, February 7 |
| Wednesday, November 1 - All Saint's Day Family Faith Formation Night | Wednesday, February 8 |
| Wednesday, November 8 | Wednesday, February 28 |
| Wednesday, November 15 | Wednesday, March 20 |
| Wednesday, November 29 | Wednesday, March 27 |
| Wedensday, December 6 | Wednesday, April 3 |
| Wednesday, December 13 | Wednesday, April 10 |
| Wednesday, December 20 - Family Faith Formation Night - Christmas Event | Wednesday, April 17 |
| Wednesday, April 24 Family Faith Formation Night - Pizza Party |
Additional Dates for 2nd Grade & those wishing to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist and Reconciliation for 2023-2024
| Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon in the Great Hall | Parent & Child First Reconciliation Retreat with Sacrament |
| Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon in the Great Hall | Parent & Child First Eucharist Retreat |
First Eucharist Masses Choises:
- Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm
- Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
Mass choices are collected at the First Eucharist Retreat. We do our best to accommodate your first Mass preference.