All children preparing for First Eucharist:
The preparation for First Eucharist is a two-year process.
The first year of preparation involves children attending monthly JOY sessions. Registration for JOY is done through our website. To register, go to our Faith Formation tab. Each year, the registration period runs from June to August 31.
In the 2nd year of preparation, children attend the Sacramental preparation Sunday workshops for First Eucharist. The First Eucharist preparation workshops involve monthly Sunday sessions while the parents are worshipping in Mass.
If you have children who have been baptized in the Catholic Church, who will be at least seven years old, and who will be in the second grade by their second year of preparation, they are eligible to join in our process for the preparation of the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
For inquiries, please contact
Lerma Simpson, Faith Formation Director
at 408.223.1770 x 316 or lerma.simpson@dsj.org
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2023-2024
First Eucharist Preparation Session Schedule
(Second Year Preparation)
Children attend their assigned First Eucharist preparation session either at the 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM Mass.
October 22
November 19
December 10
January 21
February 25
March 10
April 21
First Eucharist Masses:
May 4 - 10 AM and 2 PM
May 11 - 10 AM
St. Francis of Assisi and the Diocese of San Jose understand that all Catholics have the right to participate in the sacraments. If you have a loved one who needs to prepare for any of the sacraments, regardless of age or disability, please contact our Faith Formation team.
Lerma Simpson
lerma.simpson@dsj.org
408.223.1770 x316