Sacramental Preparation

Grade School/Jr. High

All students preparing for sacraments must complete two consecutive years of preparation prior to receiving the sacraments.  At Our Lady of Joy, the norm is for students to make their First Confession and receive Confirmation and First Communion in the third grade.   

Public School Students

Students should be enrolled beginning in the second grade in order to be eligible to receive their sacraments in the third grade.

Students in fourth through eighth grade, needing to complete their sacraments should enroll in their respective grade level and are also required to complete two consecutive years of preparation.

Sacramental preparation is accomplished in conjunction with our Religious Education program so students needing sacraments should enroll in that program in their respective grade level. Enrollment is open during the summer, classes begin in September.  For those who have completed all requirements, First Confession will be made during Lent. Confirmation and First Communion will be received in the Spring. Specific dates/times will be announced.

Parochial (Catholic) School Students

Registration Fee $40
Sacramental Preparation for those parochial school students in the 3rd – 8th Grade will be accomplished through sessions of sacramental instruction. In the year prior to enrolling, students must have been enrolled in parochial school or have received a full year of religious education through their parish. To register, please use the Children’s Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation form which is available in the parish office. Please indicate that your child is a parochial school student. Dates and times of preparation classes will be announced to those who are registered.

For information, contact Loreen Schuck

Mrs. Loreen Schuck
Administrative Assistant

(480) 346-3046