School Masses & Sacramental Prep
(Diocesan Policy)
Preparation for the reception of the Sacraments is the primary reasonability of the parents/guardian in cooperation with the parish director of religious education. Students in second grade receive information and insights about the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. The reception of these Sacraments is determined by the parents/guardians, the parish director of religious education and the pastor of the family's home parish. First Penance and Communion preparation should be provided within the religious education program. Diocesan policies on the reception of First Penance and Communion can be found in the Diocese of Duluth Curriculum Guidelines for Catechesis. Stated guideline for the reception of the Sacraments must be followed.
In the Diocese of Duluth, the Sacrament of Confirmation is received when the student are in tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade. Diocesan guidelines for the reception of this Sacrament must be followed. See the Diocese of Duluth curriculum Guideline for Catechesis for policies regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.