Final notes for our 2025 First Eucharist Masses:  April 26 and 27

Parents, this is the April 17 letter with final notes, including seating chart and children's parts in the Mass.

Here is the list showing who will participate in which First Eucharist Mass.  This is the final version, revised slightly from the one in the link below.

Parents, here is the letter that was mailed the week of March 16 which includes your final instructions for practice, rehearsal with Fr. Maus, Mass times, etc.

Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

At Our Lady of Grace, students in grade 2 and higher may prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation (confession) and First Eucharist (communion).  To receive these sacraments at Our Lady of Grace, students in public school and home school must 1) attend Faith Formation classes and 2) participate in the extra retreats, homework, etc., that are a part of preparation for these two sacraments.  Bishop Ryan Catholic School students do not need to attend Faith Formation classes; however, they must participate in the extra retreats, homework, etc., that are a part of preparation for these two sacraments.

The preparation programs begin with orientation meetings for students and parents, with the First Reconciliation orientation meeting typically being held in October, with the First Reconciliation Service in December, and the First Eucharist orientation meeting typically being held in January, with the First Eucharist Masses being held the weekend after Easter.    

If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Watterud, Faith Formation Coordinator, via her personal cell phone number, her parish email address, or call the parish office at 701-839-6834.  Thank you.