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    First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion (2nd grade)

    Dates:

    • First Reconciliation Prep: Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:15 pm @ SMHOC
    • First Reconciliation: Wednesday, December 17th in evening @ SMHOC (Confesstival)
    • First Holy Communion Retreat: Wednesday, April 15th at 6:15 pm @ SMHOC
    • First Holy Communion: Sunday, April 19th at 2 pm @ SMHOC

    All families will receive a First Reconciliation & First Communion booklet that will encourage conversation & prayer, Mass attendance, Saint exploration and sacrament preparation! 

    If your child was not baptized within our Holy Saints ACC, you will need to contact the parish they received baptism in and request a baptism certificate be sent to

    St. Mary Help of Christians
    ATTN: Kelli Kleinschnitz
    24588 Co Rd 7, St Augusta, MN 56301

    *Please do this by September 30th!*

    Confirmation (10th grade)

    Expectations:

    • Attend Confirmation specific classes, Sponsor Nights and the spring retreat
    • Complete 2x a month Mass Journals and preassigned service hours at ACC events

    Dates: See FF Calendar 

    Confirmation Mass: Sunday, May 3rd at 2 pm @ St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud. 

    Sponsors: Student will select an already confirmed & practicing Catholic. They cannot be a biological parent. Godparents, siblings, family members, and friends are welcome to be this very special mentor! 

    If the candidate was not baptized or received First Communion within our Holy Saints ACC, you will need to contact the parish they received the sacraments in and request a certificate be sent to

    St. Mary Help of Christians
    ATTN: Kelli Kleinschnitz
    24588 Co Rd 7, St Augusta, MN 56301

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  • Registration Fee: $40 per child for the whole year! Family Cap of $120! Cash or Checks written out to SMHOC. Can be dropped off in labeled envelope in offertory basket or given to Kelli at Faith Formation. 

    Location of Program: St. Mary Help of Christians

    Timeframe: 5:40 - 6:10 Meal, 6:15 - 7:45 pm programming

    Important Dates:

    September 24th: Family Faith Formation Night 1: All parents & kiddos! 5:40 pm meal and programming starts at 6:15 pm! Logistics, parent meeting, small group getting to know yous, safe environment training, wacky olympics and sacrament meeting.  

    October 8th: Family Faith Formation Night 2!! 

    Stay Connected**:

    Emails will be sent from the handle: ffparents@holysaintsmn.org after the programming year begins. 
    Check your spam folder if you do not receive updates closer to start date! If you reply to an email, it will reply back to Kelli Kleinschnitz, Faith Formation Coordinator.

    Facebook: Holy Saints ACC Youth 

    **Communication note: the Holy Saints website and texting platform are still being updated/decided on. Thank you for your patience as we navigate these changes. 

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