Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a 2-year process. While the minimum age to begin is 1^st Grade, our preparation can accommodate all ages of children who need these sacraments. Our ministry uses the Pathways model of formation from Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries. (Learn more here: https://www.fflcm.org/home)

For children doing their Sacramental Preparation through St. John Neumann, we provide a combination of at-home and at-church opportunities to support the parents as the primary educators in their child(ren)’s faith formation.

At-Church support sessions are offered on one Sunday OR Tuesday each month. After registering for Family of Faith, families will have the opportunity to select the sessions that works best for them. On a later date, a Sign Up Genius for session options will go live. Session slots are available on a first come basis. 

Families begin preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist with the Pathways models of formation, SEEK (1st Semester) and ROOT (2nd Semester).

SEEK consists of 4 at-church support sessions for at least one parent/guardian and the child to attend.

SEEK Session A meets 1 Sunday a month from 10:15 - 11:15 am

SEEK Session B meets one Tuesday a month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm with the option to have pizza at 6:15 pm

ROOT consists of 6 at-home Family Meetings, and 4 at-church support sessions for at least one parent/guardian and the child to attend. 

ROOT Session A meets 1 Sunday a month from 10:15 - 11:15 am

ROOT Session B meets one Tuesday a month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with the option to have pizza at 6:15 pm

Second year students continue their preparation with the Pathways models of formation, MEND (1st Semester) and NOURISH (2nd Semester). 

As a more focused preparation for First Reconciliation, MEND includes seven at-home Family Meetings and four in-church support sessions, which must be attended by the child and at least one parent or guardian.

MEND Session A meets one Sunday a month from 10:15 - 11:15 am

MEND Session B meets one Tuesday a month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with the option to have pizza at 6:15 pm

As a deeper focused preparation for First Communion, NOURISH consists of 9 at-home Family Meetings, and 4 at-church support sessions for at least one parent/guardian and the child to attend. 

NOURISH Session A meets one Sunday a month from 10:15 - 11:15 am

NOURISH Session B meets one Tuesday a month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with the option to have pizza at 6:15 pm