For students preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, there will be two possible dates to take the required Sacrament Assessment:
Saturday May 3, 2025 from 9am - 12pm in the St. Dymphna Center
Saturday May 10, 2025 at 10am in the St. Dymphna Center
First Communion Mass Rehearsal: Friday May 9, 2025 at 7pm in the St. Dymphna Center
Alternative dates for receiving of First Communion: There will be other possible Masses where children can receive First Communion (Latin/Spanish) - these will be the same weekend of the scheduled First Communion Mass. Families must confirm with the Director of Faith Formation which Mass their child will receive the Sacrament.
Before preparing to receive Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist, children must first come to know and love Him at an age appropriate level. Any baptized Catholic child who has reached the age of reason (7 years of age and attended religious education classes in the prior and current year) is eligible to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time, commonly referred to as First Communion.
What are the requirements for my child to make First Communion?
Preparation for First Communion at SMdP
Preparation for First Communion at Catholic School or Home-School
St. Martin de Porres can corroborate an at-home Faith Formation learning program OR an education curriculum that includes Faith Formation (e.g. Regina Caeli, Catholic school) in place of the SMdP Faith Formation program.
Here are the requirements to corroborate these programs:
1) Still register for Faith Formation and simply email [email protected] to inform us that you are educating your children at home, and by what methods. Please note that you will not have to pay or fill out the policy form. If we do not have one on file, you will be asked to provide us with a copy of your child's Baptism certificate.
2) Attend the parents meeting at the beginning of classes. Please see the Faith Formation Calendar for this date and other important dates.
3) Have your child attend and pass the corresponding Sacrament Assessment.
The Sacrament Assessment is a series of questions and answers for your student to learn in order to receive the sacrament. The assessment will be administered at the end of February. If the students fail the test, they will have the opportunity to retake it again until they pass before the date they receive the Sacrament.