Sacraments - First Reconciliation and First Communion
Sacrament Handbook, Calendar and Forms
 

At St. Christina, the Holy Communion Program is the first opportunity for our children to receive our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Students typically receive their First Holy Communion during second grade, but we also welcome older children who have not yet received their First Holy Communion.

Preparation involves a two-year commitment. The reason that we require a two consecutive year program is because celebrating a sacrament should involve becoming familiar and comfortable with our parish community and faith life. It includes class participation, Reconciliation, parent meetings, and attendance at Mass. A student must attend one year of class at St Christina School or through our Religious Education program, prior to the year they will be celebrating the sacrament. The first year of class participation is considered “Level I Sacramental Prep.” The second consecutive year of class participation involves more detailed sacramental preparation. This is referred to as “Level II Sacramental Prep.” Class participation and regular church attendance are important parts of our program. Students who attend our classes have the opportunity to meet peers and share their faith, and take class visits to the church. They will also have opportunities to meet our priests, and develop relationships with their teachers and catechists.

For more information, please contact Alison Chandler, Coordinator of Religious Education at 773-779-7181 or religioused@stchristinaparish.org.

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Sacrament Handbook

Sacrament Forms

Sacrament Calendar 2025-2026

DATE EVENT WHERE
Sunday or Tuesday
September
28 or 30, 2025
During Class
Baptismal Certificates Due St. Christina School
Sunday
October 26, 2025
10:30 am
Mass Honoring Communicants St. Christina Church
Thursday
November 6, 2025
6 pm
Reconciliation and Communion
Retreat Parent Meeting
St. Christina Church
Thursday
January 22, 2026
5:30-6:30 pm
First Reconciliation
Religious Education Students
St. Christina Church
Thursday
January 22, 2026
7-8 pm
First Reconciliation
St. Christina Students
St. Christina Church
Thursday
March 5, 2026
6-8 pm
First Holy Communion Retreat
Banner Pickup RE Students
(Parents and Students)
St. Christina Church, Parish Center and Gym
Thursday
March 12, 2026
During School
First Holy Communion Retreat
Banner Pickup
St. Christina Students
St. Christina School
Thursday
May 7, 2026
5-6:30 pm
First Holy Communion Practice
Religious Education Students
St. Christina Church
Thursday
May 7, 2026
6:30-8 pm
First Holy Communion Practice
St. Christina Students
St. Christina Church
Saturday
May 9, 2026
8:30 am
First Holy Communion Pictures
Religious Education Students
St. Christina Church
Saturday
May 9, 2026
10 am
First Holy Communion Mass
Religious Education Students
St. Christina Church
Saturday
May 9, 2026
11:30 am
First Holy Communion Pictures
St. Christina Students
St. Christina Church
Saturday
May 9, 2026
12:30 pm
First Holy Communion Mass
St. Christina Students
St. Christina Church
Sunday
May 10, 2026
10:30 am
Mass Honoring Communicants
2nd Holy Communion
All Communicants are encouraged
to attend and wear their attire
St. Christina Church
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