Preparation for 1st Confession and 1st Communion takes place in the 2nd Grade at Christ the King.
There are several options for your child’s preparation:
OPTION 1
- Wednesday Religious Education classes: from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm meeting weekly with highly trained and experienced catechists.
OPTION 2
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: a two year program beginning in 1st Grade, see the CGS page for more information.
OPTION 3
- Catholic school preparation: SSA and HVCS provide sacramental prep catechesis but the child comes to CTK for readiness interviews, practice, and to receive the sacraments.
- Homeschoolers: we have many homeschooled children in our Wednesday program! Or you may prepare your child at home, coming to CTK just for the readiness interviews and practice. Please contact Susan Perrier to discuss curriculum or any other support she can give you (sperrier@ctkcc.net).
Required Documents
While we warmly welcome members of other parishes to participate in our events and classes, families must be registered parishioners of Christ the King—and attend weekend Mass here at least three times per month—in order to receive First Communion through our parish.
If your child was baptized at another parish, we kindly ask that you share a copy of their baptismal certificate with us by October 1. This helps us ensure that their sacramental records are complete and properly shared with their baptismal parish. You’re welcome to send an electronic copy to our Youth Discipleship Administrative Assistant, Amy Ekblad, at aekblad@ctkcc.net, or mail or drop off a paper copy at the parish office, addressed to her attention.
Important Dates for 2025 – 2026
- Baptism certificates due upon registration (for children not baptized at CTK). *Please note: Baptismal Certificates are due no later than October 1, 2025.
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Religious Education classes begin.
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026: First Confession Interviews (required for all children preparing for First Confession). Child attends during the 4:30-6:00 class.
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: FIRST CONFESSION, 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026: First Communion Interviews (required for all children preparing for First Communion). Child attends during the 4:30-6:00 class.
- Saturday, April 25, 2026: Practice for First Communion, 11:00 am
- Saturday, May 2, 2026: FIRST COMMUNION MASS, 10:00 am
- Sunday, May 3, 2026: Parish May Crowning at 11:00 am Mass – First Communicants especially invited!