First Holy Communion

- Sacraments

2024/2025 Registration Now Open. Click the links below.

Click here to register for First Communion classes for 2024/2025 school year.
Click here to pay the $75 registration fee.

Click here for our 2024/2025 Calendar of Classes and Important Dates
About First Sacraments

We support families in preparing their children in 2nd grade and older to celebrate their First Reconciliation and First Communion. For the 2023-2024 school year, we are offering a comprehensive program called Signs of Grace that engages parents and children to grow in their faith as a family. In a classroom setting, children will meet each Sunday to prepare for both sacraments. Signs of Grace has consistently been praised by both parish and school families, who have gained a deeper understanding of the sacraments while spending personal time together.
This program also offers two family retreats, and practice sessions for each sacrament. First Reconciliation is completed in December and First Communion in April.

Who can participate?
Families who wish to participate in First Sacraments should be practicing Catholics (regularly attend Sunday Mass). Children should be in 2nd grade or older and have received the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all give accounts of the Last Supper. Let's listen to His words:

"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His discipes said "Take and eat; this is my body." Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." - Matthew 26:26-28
-Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
If you would like to enroll your child in our First Eucharist program, click here.

For help or information on Holy Eucharist please contact

Desi Dominguez (for children in 2nd-5th grade)
faithyouth@holyfamilyportland.com

Krisi Christensen (for children 6th grade+ and adults)
pastoralministry@holyfamilyportland.com