Sacramental Preparation

Our Sacramental Preparation program at St. Peter Parish aims to deepen the relationship of love between families and Jesus Christ, who desires to share His life with us through the Church and the channels of grace by which He comes to us--the Sacraments. In the Diocese of Spokane, children who have reached the age of reason (typically 2nd grade) prepare to receive the Sacraments of First Penance (Reconciliation), Confirmation, and First Holy Communion during "SacPrep." This process, with Confirmation preceding First Holy Communion, is known as the "restored order." 

This year we will offer two meeting times for our Sacramental Preparation program - Sundays between Masses (9:15 to 10:15 AM) and Monday evenings (6:15 to 7:15 PM). Families need only attend one class meeting per week and should plan to attend the same meeting time throughout the year as possible. Some weeks, a parent, guardian, or sponsor will be asked to stay for concurrent adult formation sessions.

We will begin on Sunday, September 22nd, with an orientation session for parents/sponsors between Masses (9:15 to 10:15 AM), and classes start October 6th/7th. There will be a make-up parent session offered on Monday, September 29th at 6:15pm.

The first 6 sessions will consist of preparation for the Sacrament of Penance culminating in a half-day retreat, including reception of the Sacrament, during Advent. After Christmas break we will have two more multi-week preparation sessions, one each for Confirmation and Eucharist. Because of the intense nature of the Sacramental Prep program, children need to have completed at least one year of prior religious education, either through a Catholic school or parish religious education program, prior to registration.

For those older children and teens who only need to prepare for Confirmation, we can address that on a case by case basis. Please contact the Office of Family Ministry & Discipleship Formation to discuss your specific situation and needs. 

This year, the Mass of Confirmation and First Communion is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at 4:30 PM. 

Registration for this year's Sacramental Prep program is happening now! More information and registration forms are available at the Parish Office, on the table in the Narthex (look for the salmon-colored papers), and in the links to the left.