The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are offered to children in second grade or higher who have completed at least one year of faith formation or have attended at least one year of Catholic schooling.  The sacrament of First Eucharist is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith; it is vital, therefore, that your child be an active member of the parish community into which he or she is being initiated. An active member must have regular attendance at both Mass and faith formation sessions throughout the year preceding preparation for the sacrament. Since sacramental celebrations typically take place within the parish community, it is necessary that your family participates in the worship life of the parish.