Sacrament Registration 2025

"Here is the true transformation I hope to achieve: family catechesis is not only a renewed approach to preparing our children to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist, but is also a shift in focus toward lifelong faith formation with adults. After receiving these wonderful sacraments around the age of discretion, children will continue receiving faith formation with their families, growing in their prayer lives, developing virtuous hearts, and learning more about the great truths of our faith. In all of this, parents will be challenged and empowered to be the primary catechists, with the support of our parishes, in handing on our Catholic faith to another generation."

- Bishop Wack in his Pastoral Letter Reborn, Anointed, Nourished: Faith and Formation for Life

Mother's Name:

Mother's Maiden [Last] Name:

A baptism is recorded with the mother's maiden name

Mother's Phone Number:

Mother's Email:

example@example.com

Has legal custody of children?

Religion:

Sacrament(s) received by mother:

BaptismConfirmationEucharist

Father's Name:

Father's Phone Number:

Father's Email:

example@example.com

Has legal custody of children?

Religion:

Sacrament(s) received by father:

BaptismConfirmationEucharist

Child's Home Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Which parish is your family registered at?

First Participating Child / Youth (name as appears on Baptism Record)

Birthdate:

Date

Boy or Girl:

Child's Grade for Fall 2025:

Child's School:

Does he or she need any special accommodations--dietary, medical, or otherwise?

Sacrament(s) already received by this child:

BaptismReconciliationConfirmationEucharist

Where was this child baptized? Please give name of church and city/state.

The church of baptism is responsible for maintaining the whole sacramental record of an individual.

Approximate date of child's Baptism:

Sacramental preparation intended for this child/youth during the upcoming year:

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Number of years in a Catholic school:

Number of years in a parish faith formation program (such as CCD):

Number of years in a homeschool religious education program:

Name / publisher of homeschool religious education curriculum:

Would you like to register a second child for sacramental preparation?

YesNo

Second Participating Child/Youth

Name as appears on Baptism Record:

Birthdate:

Date

Boy or Girl:

Grade for Fall 2025:

School of second participating child:

Does he or she need any special accommodations--dietary, medical, or otherwise?

Sacrament(s) already received by this child:

BaptismReconciliationConfirmationEucharist

Where was this child baptized? Please give name of church and city/state.

The church of baptism is responsible for maintaining the whole sacramental record of an individual.

Approximate date of child's Baptism:

Sacramental preparation intended for second child during the upcoming year:

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Number of years in a Catholic school:

Number of years in a parish faith formation program (such as CCD):

Number of years in a homeschool religious education program:

Name / publisher of homeschool religious education curriculum:

Would you like to register a third child for sacramental preparation?

YesNo

Third Participating Child/Youth

Name as appears on Baptism Record:

Birthdate

Date

Boy or Girl:

Grade for Fall 2025:

School:

Does he or she need any special accommodations--medical, dietary, or otherwise?

Sacrament(s) already received by this child:

BaptismReconciliationConfirmationEucharist

Where was this child baptized? Please give name of church and city/state.

The church of baptism is responsible for maintaining the whole sacramental record of an individual.

Approximate date of child's Baptism:

Sacramental preparation intended for third child during the upcoming year:

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Number of years in a Catholic school:

Number of years in a parish faith formation program (such as CCD):

Number of years in a homeschool religious education program:

Name / publisher of homeschool religious education curriculum:

Registration fees for Sacramental Preparation are $50 per family. Financial assistance is available. We do not wish any family to be discouraged on account of fees. Contact Program Director Elizabeth Thompson for details, thompsone@stpaulcatholic.net

Expectations of Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental catechesis is focused and specific to the sacrament being prepared for. It presupposes that a participating youth is receiving a comprehensive education in the Catholic Faith through Catholic school, parish Faith Formation, or a qualified homeschool curriculum. If not, it may be necessary to participate in Sunday Faith Formation before or concurrently with sacramental preparation.

Preparation for the sacraments is incomplete without weekly Sunday worship at Holy Mass.

The parent is responsible for obtaining the following documents and submitting them to the St. Paul parish office:

Written permission from your pastor if you live within the boundaries of a different Catholic Church and are seeking sacramental initiation at St. Paul.
The child's recently issued sacrament/baptismal record. A family's own copy does not suffice for this purpose.
For Confirmation Sponsors: Letter from the sponsor's pastor affirming that he or she meets the requirements of the Church to serve as a godparent or confirmation sponsor.

(Questions? There will be an opportunity to discuss these steps during the orientation session)

I have read and understand the expectations of sacramental preparation at St. Paul Catholic Church.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date

2025 - 2026 Registration to Prepare for Reconciliation, Confirmation, or Holy Communion

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Second Participating Child/Youth

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Third Participating Child/Youth

If applicable, for how many school years has this child received formal religious education?

Expectations of Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for the sacraments is incomplete without weekly Sunday worship at Holy Mass.