Sacraments:
First Communion and Confirmation students participate in two years of faith formation before receiving the sacraments. Students will receive First Communion at the end of the second year. First Communion is being celebrate on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Typically, Confirmation 1 is offered in 8th grade, and Confirmation 2 is offered in 9th grade and after students have participated in two years of faith formation. Confirmation date TBD.
Many of the students have missed taking faith formation classes. This may make their track look a little different. Please note, we will do our best to ensure students are with similar aged students as they work on their individualized timing for their sacraments. This is true in many cases so students need to be reassured that sacramental preparation is a process based on faith readiness and not necessarily age and grade. It is most important that we provide students with the opportunity to have a strong faith foundation before receiving the sacrament.
All students enrolling in sacramental classes are required to provide a birth certificate and a baptismal certificate. Copies of these certificates can be dropped off at the church office or emailed to stpatrick@stpatrickmtdora.org. These documents are required in order to maintain proper church documentation as per the Diocese of Orlando.
Students preparing for sacraments are required to attend mass. Preparing for First Communion and Confirmation require students have an understanding of the Mass. There will be a sign in book for First Communion and Confirmation students in the back of the church for them to sign in weekly to show they are regularly attending mass.