First Communion Preparation - St. Joe Youth

St. Joe Youth

"Building the Body of Christ One Youth at a Time"

1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd. | Arlington, Texas 76017 | (817) 472-5181

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First Communion Preparation

We offer sacramental preparation for First Communion in grades 6-12.

All students must attend a religious education program at St. Joseph Catholic Community for at least two consecutive years. Students coming from other parishes who attended their previous parish's religious education program must still adhere to the two consecutive years of formation at St. Joseph Catholic Community.

6-8th Grades
Students who will be entering their second consecutive year of religious education at St. Joseph AND are incoming 6-8 graders, must register and attend ThE EDGE weekly sessions each Sunday night during the school year and maintain at least a 75% or higher attendance rate. They are also required to attend seven sacramental preparation sessions for First Communion on the third Tuesday of each month (Sept. 29 through April 20). Attendance at these sessions is mandatory and only one excused absence will be allowed under extraordinary circumstances.

High School
Students who will be entering their second consecutive year of religious education at St. Joseph AND are incoming 9-12 graders, must register and attend the Youth Night weekly sessions each Wednesday during the school year and maintain at least a 75% or higher attendance rate. They are also required to attend a one-day retreat to be held sometime during the spring semester (possibly in early April or early May).

First year students must attend our weekly programs (ThE EDGE or Youth Night) according to grade level and maintain a 75% or higher attendance rate. High school seniors are exempt from the two-year model if they register for Youth Night and are enrolled in sacramental preparation for Confirmation. They must also attend the one-day retreat for First Communion.

Calendar (Next 10 Upcoming Events)
Tue, September 28 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	First Communion Prep 6-8 Grades This is the first of seven Tuesday night sessions to help prepare the 6-8 grade youth who need to receive their First Holy Communion. Attendance is mandatory. Don't be late and please bring a pen or pencil.