St. Patrick Parish

OCIC

Children Not Baptized age 7 and older

Grade 8 Students that have been Baptized but have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation

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One year program beginning September 28

Classes held at LCA on Sunday's from 11:00 am - 12:10pm

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​​Children aged 7 and older who are not baptized will be enrolled in the OCIC program.  ​OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) is preparation for full reception into the Roman Catholic Church. Children who are not baptized will receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation - Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Teens who have been baptized but have not received First Holy Communion will receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. at the Easter Vigil.

 

First Holy Communion

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All Children that are Baptized in grade two through seven making First Holy Communion at St. Patrick Parish are required to attend weekly Mass. Children attending Lawrence Catholic Academy are not required to attend the Sunday Religious Education classes because they receive their Religious Education classes during the school week. The students will be required to attend two special preparation classes prior to receiving their First Confession and First Holy Communion. There are two required parent meetings for all families with students receiving First Holy Communion. Parent meetings are November 23, 2025 and March 1, 2026. First Holy Communions are in May of 2026.

 

Confirmation

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One year program beginning September 28

Classes held at LCA on Sunday's from 11:00 am - 12:10pm

Confirmation is a one-year program for students in grade eight that have been Baptized and received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Students attending Lawrence Catholic Academy are required to attend weekly classes and Mass. Confirmation is April 11, 2026.