Sacramental Preparation at Most Blessed Sacrament

First Penance

Preparation for First Penance (Reconciliation) usually begins in First Grade. The actual celebration of First Penance is in early December of the Second Grade. These are children who are preparing for First Eucharist. Parents assist in the preparation of their children fo this sacrament and are expected to attend those meetings that will support their efforts.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist is generally celebrated in the Second Grade.

Requirements for candidacy:

† Candidates are registered parishioners.

† Candidates have completed two consecutive years of religious instruction in the Parish Catechetical Program or a Catholic School.

† Candidates know basic prayers (The Sign of the Cross, the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary).

† Candidates attend and participate in our Parish Sunday Liturgy.

Parents are involved with their children in preparing for this Sacrament and attend scheduled parent meetings.

Contact:
Dr. Marcia Klink at the Parish Center, 201-891-8390.

Confirmation

As a sign of God's love to the candidate and the community, this Sacrament and its preparation calls the participants to reflect further on their relationship and experience with Jesus Christ in their lives.

During the process, candidates are further introduced to our Christian community and strengthened for discipleship by participating in Confirmation Classes, Reconciliation, outreach to others, and parish community involvement.

The age for Confirmation varies throughout the Archdiocese of Newark. At MBS, Confirmation is usually celebrated during the Ninth Grade.

Requirements for Confirmation candidacy:

† Candidates are high school students.

† Candidates are registered parishioners.

† Candidates have had continuous and sequential catechesis in a Parish Catechetical Program or Catholic elementary school.

† Candidates attend Sunday Liturgy on a regular basis.

Contact:
Dr. Marcia Klink at the Parish Center, 201-891-8390.