We are overjoyed to walk with you and your child on their journey to the Eucharist. Please read through the information here along with this letter from our Director of Religious Education, and contact us if you have any questions. 

Saturday, April 24: First Holy Communion Retreat

8:00 am - 12:00 pm at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church
The whole morning will be devoted to making the final preparations for your child's First Holy Communion. The retreat is for 2nd Graders at St. Anthony School and Religious Education students.  We also ask that at least one parent/guardian attends.

General Schedule for the Day
8:15am Mass in the Church
Morning Session with presentations and keepsake craft
 

Sunday, May 2: First Holy Communion Mass, 12:30pm

This Mass is separate from our regular weekend Masses. Family and friends are warmly encouraged to attend the Mass, as there will be plenty of room! 

• 11:30pm: Professional photography available (more info to come)

•  12:00pm: All children need to be present

• Dress Code for Girls: Traditional white dress, low heel formal shoes, shoulders covered. Gloves and accessories are allowed but cannot be worn during Mass. 

• Dress Code for Boys: dress pants, white shirt, (tie and suit jacket are optional), dress shoes. No tennis shoes allowed. 

• Up to two parents or adults may receive Communion along with each First Communicant. They will sit in the reserved pews with the children, separate from the rest of the Congregation. If both parents choose this option, they will need to make arrangements for siblings to sit with family or friends. 

Please note! This is an extra Sunday Mass outside of our normal schedule specifically for the celebration of First Holy Communion. 

If you have any questions, please contact us - we're here to help!

Fr. Ben Muhlenkamp
Pastor
574-282-2308
frben@stasb.org