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Welcome!
We joyfully welcome you and your child as you begin preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (FHC). This is a special time in your child's faith journey and a wonderful opportunity for your entire family to grow closer to Christ and His Church. Thank you for taking this step in fulfillment of the promise you made at your child's Baptism. As the Church reminds us, "You are the first and most important teachers of your child in the ways of faith." We are honored to partner with you in this journey.
We know that every family comes to us from a different place in their faith journey. Some may feel confident, while others feel like they're starting fresh--and that's perfectly okay. Our hope is that this preparation becomes more than a requirement. We pray these gatherings help your family grow closer to Christ and discover a true home in the Church and within our St. Cornelius Parish community.
Blessings,
Cristy Hull
Director of Faith Formation
(562) 362-6561
[email protected]
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Sacramental PreparationThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles requires two full years of sacramental preparation (sac prep) for BOTH child and parent before the reception of First Holy Communion. Parent participation, family activities, and parish celebrations are important parts of this process, helping families grow together in faith and deepen their understanding of the sacraments. Please note, all sacramental preparation is separate from the religion curriculum taught at St. Cornelius School and other Catholic Schools.
At St. Cornelius, this preparation takes place through our Pathways Program, designed to support both children and parents while accommodating busy family schedules.
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Parent-led Weekly faith sharing at home, and In-person Monthly meetings at church
Monthly meetings are Sundays 1:30-3:00 PM in the Large Hall.
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FHC Sac Prep is designed to begin in 1st grade, with completion of the two years and celebration of the sacrament in 2nd grade.
However, we allow registration of children as old as 7th grade in Year 1 FHC.
For children 6th-8th grade, First Communion Prep is done in partnership with our Middle School Faith Formation program.
Click Here for Middle School Registration
For teens 9th-12th grade, First Communions are handled by our Confirmation Team.
(1st Communion will be celebrated on the day of Confirmation)
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For adults 18 and older, First Communions are handled through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Program.
Please contact Rectory Office 562-421-8966 for registration and information.
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Year 1 First Holy Communion
To Register for Year 1 FHC, click below
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Pathways Programs for Year 1 FHC
SEEK
SEEK is a family-centered experience with four in-person sessions, scheduled two times per months of September and October, where parents and children encounter God's love together and begin building a shared language of faith for home conversations.
ROOT
ROOT focuses on the essentials of the Creed and provides practical tools for parents to continue faith formation at home through monthly parish gatherings and family activities.
To view or download our Year 1 FHC calendar, click below
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Year 2 First Holy CommunionAlong with receiving the Eucharist, children will also receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in Year 2 Sacrament Prep.
To register for Year 2 FHC, click below
Click here to registerPathways Programs for Year 2 FHC
MEND
MEND is a family-based First Reconciliation experience designed for children ages 6–10 (materials are also available for middle school students). Parents are invited to reflect on their own experience of the Sacrament of Reconciliation while being equipped to teach, share their faith, and pray with their children. Through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations, families will encounter Jesus and discover the beauty and healing of God's gift of Reconciliation. Together, families will grow in faith as they deepen their understanding of this incredible sacrament and God's endless mercy.
NOURISH
NOURISH is a family-based First Holy Communion experience designed for children ages 6–10 (materials are also available for middle school students). Parents are equipped to teach, share their faith, and pray with their children as they discover how the Mass and the Eucharist are at the heart of the Christian life. Through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations, families will encounter Jesus and experience the beauty of the Eucharist together. Together, families will grow in faith as they deepen their understanding of this incredible sacrament and Christ's abiding presence in the Eucharist.
To view or download our Year 1 FHC calendar, click below
Click here for Calendar
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