In the Diocese of Charleston, First Communion preparation is required to be a two year program. St. Gregory the program starts in 1st grade and culminates in 2nd grade. Sacramental preparation can occur in Catholic scool or in the youth ministry and formation classes throughout the 2017-18 school year. Important dates have been listed below for First Communion Prepararation.
September 26th – First communion and Reconciliation Orientation
October 26th – Enrollment forms and Baptismal Certificates Due Date
May 3rd – First Communion Practice
May 6th – First Communion
Please contact Jake Coffman in the Office of Youth Ministry and Formation with any questions you may have about First Eucharist at St. Gregory the Great. First Eucharist Celebration will be on Sunday May 6th at 2:30 pm. Classes will be offered on Sunday at 9:15 AM and Wednesday at 5:30 pm. You can find registration forms on our Forms tab above or at the parish office at St. Gregory the Great.