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First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

- Sacramental Preparation
  
  It is our aim to help each child grow in the love and knowledge of the Good Shepherd as he or she prepares to receive these Sacraments.
  
  First Holy Communion and Reconciliation candidates must complete two years of formal Catholic education either through RE (Catechesis) or Catholic School. Candidates typically receive the Sacraments in the Spring of 2nd grade.
  
  Part of the preparation is for parents and children to attend a retreat in the fall of their 2nd year of preparation, as well as the First Reconciliation child retreat in the spring before their First Holy Communion Mass.
  
  To be eligible for the Sacrament:
  -Must be a registered and practicing parishioner of St Mary's Taylor.
  -Must register for and attend faith formation classes
  -Must attend the retreat
  -Much submit a copy of the child's Baptismal Certificate.
  
  For questions please contact [email protected] or 512-352-2133.
- Special Sacraments
  
  For children older than 8 years who ARE baptized Catholics but have not yet been prepared for the Sacraments of Initiation. The process of formation for Sacraments for these children calls for two years of formal Catholic education/faith formation, followed by the reception of First Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you are interested in beginning classes, contact Kate Barta at [email protected] or 512-352-2133.
- First Holy Communion Year 2 Registration
  
  Welcome to Year 2 of First Holy Communion formation!! If your child is in their second year of formal Catholic Formation (Catholic school or Catechesis classes) and preparing to receive First Communion and First Reconciliation this year, this registration is for you! (If not please visit our Elementary Catechesis Page.)
  
  Because your child is preparing to receive a Sacrament this year, we need to collect some additional information during registration. Also due to the increased cost of materials and retreats for a Sacramental year there is an additional $25 fee included with the regular Catechesis fee.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out.
  
  To register please:
  
  1. Fill out the Google form linked below
  
  2. Submit your payment
  
  3. Review the First Holy Communion checklist below.
  
  4. Upload a copy of your child's baptismal certificate with the registration form. (This includes those baptized at St. Mary's Taylor, please contact the parish office for a copy if you do not have one.)
  
  First Reconciliation will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026 and First Holy Communion at 2 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please review the checklist for details.
  
  There will be a Meet and Greet for parents and students on Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2025 at 10:15 AM in the Cafeteria. (This is only for parish catechesis students, not St. Mary's School families) Please bring your students to meet their Catechists and visit their classrooms. Parents will go over the calendar, overview of the year, and frequently asked questions.
- FHC Registration Form 2025-26
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