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 2025 need to register for Faith Formation for the 2024-2025 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.
2024-2025 Schedule - Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
| Wednesday - September 18 - Faith Formation Kick Off | Wednesday, January 8 |
| Wednesday, September 25 | Wednesday, January 15 |
| Wednesday, October 2 | Wednesday, Janary 22 |
| Wednesday, October 9 | Wednesday, January 29 |
| Wednesday, October 23 | Wednesday, February 5 |
| Wednesday, October 30 - Family Faith Formation Night | Wednesday, February 12 |
| Wednesday, November 6 | Wednesday, February 19 |
| Wednesday, November 13 | Wednesday, February 26 |
| Wednesday, November 20 | Wednesday, March 5 - Family Faith Formation - Ash Wednesday |
| Wedensday, December 4 | Wednesday, March 26 |
| Wednesday, December 11 - Family Faith Formation Night - Christmas Event & Reconciliation | Wednesday, April 2 |
| Wednesday, December 18 | Wednesday, April 9 |
| Wednesday, April 16 Family Faith Formation Night - Pizza Party |
Additional Dates for 2nd Grade & those wishing to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist and Reconciliation for 2024-2025
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon in the Great Hall | Parent & Child First Reconciliation Retreat with Sacrament |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon in the Great Hall | Parent & Child First Eucharist Retreat |
First Eucharist Masses Choises:
- Saturday, May 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
- Sunday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 am
Mass choices are collected at the First Eucharist Retreat. We do our best to accommodate your first Mass preference.