First Communion

The Sacrament of First Communion is usually received in the 2nd grade for our parish students.  Students actively prepare to receive this sacrament both at home and in the Catholic school or School of Religion classroom. Curé of Ars Catholic School students prepare for this Sacrament as part of their 2nd grade instruction.  The students in the School of Religion generally prepare beginning in 1st Grade (Year 1) and conclude in 2nd Grade (Year 2) for First Reconciliation/First Communion. The students in both the school and School of Religion celebrate the sacraments together in 2nd grade. First Communion usually takes place in the spring during Mass.

Parents are the primary teachers of the Catholic faith. This includes attending Sunday Mass as a family, sharing their faith with their child(ren), and modeling how they live their life as a follower of Jesus Christ. Teachers/Catechists provide support to the parents by reinforcing the Catholic faith through evangelization and catechesis.

All children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation/First Communion are required to have a copy of their baptism certificate on file with the parish office.  If your child was not baptized at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, please contact the church of baptism to have a copy of their baptism certificate sent to our parish office by mid-October.  The certificate may either be faxed (913-649-1339) or dropped off at the parish office, Attention: Bernadette Myers. You may also email a scanned copy of the baptism certificate to bernadettemyers@cureofars.com. 

To register and pay for your child's SOR and sacramental fees starting July 5, please go to: www.wesharegiving.org/.  

***Students that are beyond 2nd grade and wish to receive this sacrament should contact Bernadette Myers at bernadettemyers@cureofars.com, 913.649.1337 to make individual arrangements for preparation and reception of First Communion.

2nd Grade Prayers to master for First Communion click here

updated on 9/27/22

Schedule of Meetings & Events
 
2022

September 13 – Parent/Guardian Meeting for ALL @ 6:30pm

October – Baptism Renewal / Profession of Faith
             School of Religion (SOR) Oct. 4 @ 5:00pm in Church
             Curé of Ars School  Oct. 7 @ 2:30pm in Church

November 29 – First Reconciliation for ALL @ 6:30pm in Church
     If needed, December 3 – Make-Up First Reconciliation @ 2:00pm in Church
 
2023

February 25  – First Communion Retreat for Students & Parents 8am –12:15pm
   
April – Bread Service & First Communion Practice
             School of Religion (SOR) Apr. 18 @ 6:30pm in Church
             Curé of Ars School Apr. 21 (during school day)

April 22 -- First Communion Masses
                  10:00 am - Clayton and Porter
                  12:00 pm - Onstad and School of Religion

*All School of Religion students planning to receive First Communion should be registered for First Communion in addition to SOR Classes. Registration is online starting July 5. 

** Curé of Ars 2nd grade students preparing for First Communion are automatically registered and fees are collected during the School enrollment process.