Grade Requirement
Children must be in at least Grade 2 (approximately 7–8 years old) and demonstrate an understanding of the Eucharist.
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SACRAMENT OF INITIATION
Eucharist & First Communion
Preparing hearts to fully receive Christ through the Holy Eucharist.
First Eucharist & Holy Communion
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. In this most blessed sacrament, Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity. Preparing a child for their First Communion is one of the greatest privileges of parish life.
Preparation for First Eucharist is completed through the parish and is closely connected with our faith formation program. Children must be enrolled in Catechism or attend a Catholic school and meet the minimum Grade 2 requirement.
Preparation Requirements
Parent Participation
Parents are required to attend preparation sessions alongside their children. Your involvement is essential to this journey.
Parish Sessions
DETAILS TBC — text to come from the parish office.
Celebration Preparation
A rehearsal and final preparation session will be held before the First Communion celebration.
Registration Information
Registration for First Communion preparation opens each September. To register your child, please contact the parish office or attend our fall registration event.
- Call the parish office at 250-860-6776
- Email scgkelowna@nelsondiocese.org
- Registration forms are available at the parish office
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
JOHN 6:35
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register for First Communion?
Children who have been baptized Catholic, are at least in Grade 2, and are enrolled in our faith formation program or a Catholic school are eligible to register.
What if my child attends a public school?
Children attending public school must be enrolled in our parish faith formation (CCD) program to participate in First Communion preparation.
What documents are needed to register?
You will need your child's baptismal certificate. A copy of their birth certificate may also be requested. Please bring these to the registration session.
How long does the preparation program last?
The preparation program typically runs from September through May, culminating in the First Communion celebration in the spring.
Can adults also receive the Eucharist for the first time?
Yes. Adults who have not yet received the Eucharist are welcomed through our RCIA program, which prepares them to receive all the sacraments of initiation.