First Reconciliation and First Communion (2nd Grade)
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two-year process (Year 1 and Year 2) and is a pre-requisite to receiving the Sacraments.  In addition, the Diocese of Boise requires parents of children preparing for Reconciliation and Holy Communion to attend a catechetical session on each of these sacraments.   Finally, the child and parents together attend First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion retreats.

• Year 1 (1st grader/2nd grader) gives a basic understanding of the faith in order to better approach First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation in Year 2.  In addition, those families in Year 1 preparation assist with the First Communion reception.

• Year 2 (2nd grader/3rd grader) focuses much of the year on direct preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion.

• Classes for Year 1 and Year 2 First Reconciliation and First Communion are held on Tuesday evenings, from 6 - 7:30 pm.  In addition, Year 2 class ONLY is available on Sunday mornings from 9:10 - 10:20 am.

• Regular attendance is IMPORTANT.  If more than 3 classes are missed (unless for serious reasons), this may require the delay of reception of these Sacraments for another year.

A schedule of First Reconciliation/First Communion parent meetings, retreats and liturgies will be available soon.

Confirmation
This year, preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation consists of attendance at weekly youth group gatherings, encountering Christ through service opportunities, retreats, prayer, and a 5-week Confirmation specific course. This course will provide a further in-depth look at how the Sacrament of Confirmation brings into fullness the graces received at the time of Baptism and how to continue the journey of being Christ’s disciple. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a time of conversion, which is why it’s crucial Confirmation candidates continue to develop their relationship with Christ through weekly group (and associated activities) and not just at the Confirmation 5-week study course.

If you are interested in having your child receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, please pick up the following forms that explain and are needed for Confirmation preparation this year at Pope St Pius X:

• Confirmation News Letter (found under DOCUMENTS)
• Youth Group Newsletter with Fall Calendar (found on the Middle School & High School Youth Group page)
• Confirmation Registration Packet (found under DOCUMENTS), which includes the following forms:
  • Candidate Registration Form
  • Parent Covenant Form
  • Selection of Confirmation Sponsors Form
  • Certificate of Eligibility Form for Sponsors

Candidate Registration and Parent Covenant forms are due by September 10th. They can be turned in to the parish office or brought to the Family Ministry Kick-Off meeting on September 10th at 6-7:30pm.

Selection of Confirmation Sponsors and Certificate of Eligibility forms are due by November 5th. They can be turned in to the parish office or brought to the Purposefully Catholic Family Night on November 5th at 6-7:30pm.
 

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for adults who have not been baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian faith and who would like to become Catholic.

CONTACT:  Catherine Calovich at ccalovich@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 25

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children (RCIC)
RCIC is for children in the following situations:

• Children/Youth, 7 – 17 years old, who are not baptized and want to be received into the Catholic Church.

• Children/Youth, 7 – 17 years old, who are baptized in another Christian faith and want to be received into the Catholic Church.

• Children/Youth, 9 – 17 years old, who are already baptized Catholic and have not yet received First Reconciliation and First Communion and who have had little or no faith formation.

CONTACT:  For those children between the ages of 7 - 11 years old, contact Catherine Calovich at                                          ccalovich@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 25

                        For those youth between the ages of 12 - 17 years old, contact Wes Miller at                                                            wmiller@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 15