Children will explore in depth the meaning of community through the celebration of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The Reconciliation portion is held during the months of November/December and consists of four 2-hour classes, and two parent/child home lessons. The Eucharist portion runs from January through early May beginning with an Enrollment Mass and consists of seven 2-hour classes that follow the 8:30 Mass on Sunday. The children participate in a ½ day retreat prior to receiving Eucharist, the Holy Thursday liturgy, as well as a presentation Mass and reception the week following the First Eucharist celebration.Parents are required to attend scheduled meetings during this preparation time.