1st Reconciliation/1st Communion
Bishop Konderla has announced Restored Order of the Sacraments. You may read the addendum to his 2024 pastoral letter here: Pastoral Letter
Restored Order means:
- 2nd Grade to receive 1st Reconciliation
- 3rd Grade to receive Confirmation/1st Communion in the same mass with the bishop presiding.
St. Henry will be making steps toward this new plan. We are moving to a 1 year preparation for the sacraments. This means the 1st grade is no longer a sacrament preparation year. First graders will participate in our Family Catechesis program.
- In the 2025-2026 School Year, those in 2nd grade will receive 1st Reconciliation in Spring 2026 and 1st Communion/Confirmation in Spring 2027. We use the Signs of Grace curriculum from Augustine Institute.
- Sacrament preparation meets every Sunday from 8:30-9:45am. Parents are expected to remain involved in Family Catechesis as the programs support each other.