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. Two sessions are held in the evenings, allowing parents to attend, and two are 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 PDF 2025-26 Schedule
NOVEMBER 2025
Thu. Nov. 13th Sacramental Preparation PARENT ONLY Meeting
6:00 PM – N Church Hall
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2026
Mon. Feb 23rd First Reconciliation Meditation #2:
“The True Vine and the Maxims”
6:15 PM – N Church Hall
Mon. Mar. 2nd First Reconciliation Meditation #3:
“The Forgiving Father”
6:15 PM – N Church Hall
Sat. Mar 14th First Reconciliation
9:30 AM OR 10:45 AM – N Church and Hall
APRIL 2026
Sat. Apr. 11th First Holy Communion Retreat
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – N Church and Hall
Thurs. Apr. 16th 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 18th First Holy Communion
4:30 PM – N Church
OR
Sun. April 19th First Holy Communion
10:00 AM – N Church
MAY – JULY 2026
Sun. May 10th *May Crowning and Procession after the 10am Mass
Sun. June 7th *Corpus Christi Procession TBD
July 13th-17th Totally Yours Summer Camp
*First Communicants are invited to wear their First Communion attire and help lead these processions.
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.