After Baptism, the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist continue to nourish and strengthen our relationship with God and the Church.

Before receiving the Eucharist for the first time, we are invited to receive Reconciliation, sometimes called Confession or Penance. This beautiful sacrament is where we experience God’s mercy in a deeply personal way. Through it, we are forgiven by God and also reunited with the Church, which our sins may have harmed.

As the Catechism of the Catholic Church says:
“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy… and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church.” (CCC 1422)

After being cleansed and restored through Reconciliation, we’re ready to receive the Eucharist, the true Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic life. It unites us with Jesus and with the Church in a profound way.

“The Eucharist is a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.” (CCC 1323)

Together, these sacraments prepare us to live as faithful, joyful followers of Christ—strengthened by grace and formed in love.

At St. Frances of Rome, we’re honored to help families prepare their children for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion—two deeply meaningful sacraments in a child’s journey of faith.

We have adopted a hybrid model of preparation that includes sessions at church for children and parents and at home experiences called Family Meetings. This model meets families where they are, allows for greater flexibility, and allows for real sharing as children and families engage and grow together. Most importantly, this model reinforces what the Church has always taught - a child’s faith journey begins at home and parents are the primary teachers of the faith. 

We’ve provided an overview below to help you see the steps clearly and know what to expect.

• Step 1: Complete the Online Registration Form
  • Year 1 – Registration for the 2025-26 Formation Year is Closed
  • Year 2 – Returning families will complete the online registration form they receive via email on July 1, 2025.
• Step 2: Pay the registration fee online or visit the Parish Office to pay by cash or check.
  • Year 1 Registration Fee = $125/child
    Year 2 Registration Fee = $150/child
• Step 3: New families will need to submit the child’s birth certificate and baptism certificate to the coordinator at the Parish Office or via email. Returning families do not need to submit any documents if they already submitted them last year.