Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic First Holy Communion that was originally Scheduled for May 9th, 2020 -  will be postponed until October 10, 2020.  We hope this will allow enough time for this Virus to somewhat subside, to allow family members to safely travel and for us to be able gather once again.

First Reconciliation &
​First Communion

Reconciliation is the sacrament through which the Catholic community through the ministry of a priest provides reconciliation both to God and to the Church. This sacrament is often referred to as Penance or Confession. The sacrament follows a ritual of the penitent confessing one's sins to the priest and in a prayer expressing sorrow for those sins (Act of Contrition), then receiving forgiveness through the prayer of absolution administered by the priest.  Preparation for this sacrament typically takes place during the First Grade year.

First Communion (or Eucharist) is the sacramental celebration of the Paschal Mystery (Christ's dying and rising for humankind) in praise and thanksgiving for all that God has done and continues to do. During the Eucharist the gifts of bread and wine are consecrated to become the body and blood of Christ. First Communion is the first Eucharist in which the new Communicants fully participate in the Mass.  Preparation for this sacrament typically takes place during the Second Grade year.


​For questions or further information, please contact:
Margaret Garetano-Castor
Religious Education Director
772-463-1579
e-mail: religed@holyredeemercc.org