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The Sacraments, most especially the Eucharist, are the source and strength of the Catholic community and are essential to the life and mission of the Church and its members. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Eucharist are celebrated in the 2nd grade. Preparation is ongoing throughout the 2nd grade year, and culminates with an age-appropriate Jesus Day retreat for our students the day before receiving Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. The Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred to students in the 8th grade. Preparation is also ongoing throughout the year, intensifying in the second semester. The confirmandi participate in the Signing of the Senses Mass in November, make an Art and Faith retreat in the Fall, and a full-day, off-site retreat just a week before their Confirmation date. Students also are required to perform service work for the community. Finally, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Wednesday afternoon for students in Grades 3 through 8 on a rotating schedule by grade.
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