Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
At least one year of formal religious education prior to the year of reception of these sacraments is required as stated by the Diocese of Charlotte. Children registered in Catholic schools must also register with St. Matthew Faith Formation Office to prepare to receive the Sacraments. St. Matthew Church offers a sacramental preparation course designed to be taught by parents in addition to their classes at school and/or Faith Formation. Parents are required to attend two theological parent meetings and two parent/child retreats. One parent is required to attend a First Reconciliation sacramental update in September and First Eucharist sacramental update in January of the sacramental preparation year. Attendance to a parent/child retreat for each sacrament is also required. A copy of the child’s baptismal certificate must be on file in the Faith Formation office prior to receiving a sacrament.
First Eucharist Retreat - Saturday, April 21, 2012
First Eucharist Masses - Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012
*Postcards confirming assigned times for both retreat and Mass will be mailed March 17.
Sacramental Coordinator: Lisa Rickher 704-543-7677 x 1058
