For unbaptized children asking for Baptism after the first day of Second Grade (September 1):
- The child will receive Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist at the Easter Vigil after at least one full year of Formation before receiving the Sacraments.
- A child may not begin formation in September and be initiated at the Easter Vigil later that school year.
For baptized, non-Catholic children asking to become Catholic:
- The children are prepared for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion according to the normal parish process.
- This process includes at least one year of remote preparation before beginning immediate preparation.
If your child is in Third, Fourth, or Fifth Grade and would like to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, please contact the Child Formation team.
If your child is in Sixth through Twelfth Grade and would like to prepare for Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion, please contact the Youth Formation team.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation is ordinarily in Second Grade. All Parents attend a parent informational meeting in late fall. Children enrolled in St. Francis Borgia Christian Formation use the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd approach. St. Francis Borgia school children are prepared by their teachers and also receive select Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) presentations from the parish.
In addition to CGS and classroom teachings, all children participate in four meditations in the four weeks leading up to First Reconciliation. Three sessions are held in the evenings, allowing parents to attend, and one is during regular formation.
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is ordinarily celebrated in Second Grade. Children enrolled in St. Francis Borgia Christian Formation use the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd approach. St. Francis Borgia school children are prepared by their teachers and also receive select Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) presentations from the parish.
In addition to CGS and classroom teaching, all children, along with one parent, attend a First Holy Communion Retreat. Second graders are also invited to lead May Crowning and the Corpus Christi procession.
Schedule
Printable 26-27 Sacramental Prep Calendar
NOVEMBER 2026
Wed. Nov. 11 Sacramental Preparation PARENT ONLY Meeting
6:15-7:15 PM – Music Room, E&AC
FEBRUARY – MARCH 2027
Mon. Feb. 8 PARENT AND CHILD
First Reconciliation Meditation #1:
“The True Vine and Baptism”
6:00-7:00 PM – N Church Hall
Mon. Feb. 22 PARENT AND CHILD
First Reconciliation Meditation #2:
“The True Vine and the Maxims”
6:00-7:00 PM – N Church Hall
Mon. Mar. 1 PARENT AND CHILD
First Reconciliation Meditation #3:
“The Forgiving Father”
6:00-7:00 PM – N Church Hall
Sat. Mar 13 First Reconciliation
9:30 AM OR 10:15 AM – N Church and Hall
APRIL 2027
Sat. Apr. 10 First Holy Communion Retreat
9:15 AM – 12:15 PM – N Church and Hall
Thurs. Apr. 15 First Holy Communion Rehearsals
5:45 PM (for 4:30 PM FHC time) – N Church
6:45 PM (for 10 AM FHC time) – N Church
Sat. April 17 First Holy Communion
4:30 PM – N Church
OR
Sun. April 18 First Holy Communion
10:00 AM – N Church
MAY – JULY 2027
Sun. May 2 First Communicants Lead May Crowning
After 10:00 AM Mass – N Church
Sun. May 30 First Communicants Lead Corpus Christi Procession
After 10:00 AM Mass – Location TBD
July 12-16 Totally Yours Summer Camp
For more information about Child Ministry, contact:
Director of Child and Family Formation at 262-377-1070 ext. 328 or send an email.
Christian Formation Administrative Assistant, 262-377-1070, ext. 343 or send an email.