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REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 8, 2025
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Sunday, September 21, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Sunday, October 5, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Sunday, November 16, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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FIRST SACRAMENTS
Welcome to the preparation process for children (and their families) preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist for the first time!
I believe that preparing children for Reconciliation and Eucharist is a wonderful opportunity for families. As a parent/guardian, you are your child's primary religious educator. Your child watches what you do, absorbs your values, and looks to you for guidance. It is through you that your child learns to relate to God and others. Modeling for your child an openness to receiving the gift of God's unconditional love is perhaps the core of your parental responsibility.
These sacraments are received by children usually in the second grade or as they reach the age of reason.
If your child is older than second grade and has not yet received these sacraments, simply contact me, Becky at (608) 356-5353, and I will discuss alternatives with you.
Becky Thompson, Coordinator of Sacrament Preparation
(608) 356-5353
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FIRST RECONCILIATION PREP
St. Cecilia | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.- October 1, 2025
- October 29, 2026
- November 19, 2026
RETREAT & FIRST CONFESSIONS
Saturday, December 6, beginning at 9 a.m.FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREP
St. Cecilia | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.- February 25, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
POTLUCK & REHEARSAL
- April 29, 2026 - St. Joseph
- May 6, 2026 - St. Cecilia
- May 13, 2026 - Sacred Heart
CELEBRATION OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
- May 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. - St. Joseph
- May 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. - St. Cecilia
- May 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart
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CONFIRMATION
Confirmation confirms or completes the sacramental grace of Baptism. Through this sacrament of initiation, the power and grace of the Holy Spirit is poured out in its fullness and the candidate is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Open Wide the Doors of Christ: Discovering Catholicism, Lucas Pollice, MTSConfirmation preparation typically begins the fall of your child’s freshman year but all high school students who have not yet been confirmed are welcome to attend.
“In order to be Confirmed, one must be baptized, of the age of reason, suitably instructed, properly disposed, and able to renew the baptismal promises (CIC 889).
It is expected that individuals who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation are practicing the faith and obedient to the precepts of the Church” (Diocese of Madison web page).OTHER DIOCESAN GUIDELINES - Preparation for the sacraments should be distinct from regular, ongoing formation in the faith. Specifically, Confirmation preparation should not take the place of an entire year (or multiple years) of high school formation in a parish
- Parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith. It is expected that every parent of a Confirmandi understands the preparation process and joins in committing to help form their child(ren) during this process.
- In the two semesters leading to Confirmation, there should be 12 hours of immediate preparation offered for the sacrament of Confirmation in the home parish.
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CONFIRMATION
St. Joseph School Gym, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Candidate & Parent Sessions- October 6, 2025
- November 16, 2025
- December 7, 2025
Candidate & Sponsor Sessions- January 25, 2026
- February 15, 2026
- March 22, 2026
- April 26, 2026
Retreat at Camp Gray
- April 10-11, 2026
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BECKY THOMPSON
Coordinator of Sacrament Preparation
(608) 356-5353
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