Let the Children Come (LCC)

Sacramental Preparation Program:

Children 7 years and older with no previous religious education formation are eligible to participate in a minimal two year Sacramental preparation program called “Let the Children Come” (LCC). Intensive Sessions are held weekly throughout the year, from September through May.

Children may receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation during the winter and
First Communion & Confirmation during summer of the second year of preparation.

 
  Requirements:

1. Student must be baptized and a copy of the baptismal Certificate must be submitted when registering.
2. Student must have at least 2 years of Religious Education instruction.
3. Parents are required to attend a weekly class about the foundations of the Catholic Faith
4. Students will attend class every week with a maximum of three (3) unjustified absences for the year.  
5. Parents are required to attend three (3) Parent Meetings for the year.
   1. Parent Orientation (see calendar for dates)
   2. Reconciliation Retreat (see calendar for dates)
   3. Eucharist Meeting (see calendar for dates) 
6. Registration is required.

Godparent’s requirements:

• Be designated by the parents or guardian.
• 16 years or older.
• Be a practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.
• If married, is in a valid Catholic marriage.
• Not bound by any canonical penalty.
• Not be the mother of the father of the one to be baptized.
• Complete the Baptism Sponsor Covenant form.
• Must be able to receive communion on the day of sacrament ceremony.

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