The Special Sacraments program is for any child who has not received the sacraments of Baptism and/or First Holy Communion. A child must be baptized prior to receiving any of the other sacraments. Also, prior to being Confirmed, a young person must also have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
If a child was baptized in another Christian faith, they make a Profession of Faith to become Catholic. That preparation is also done through the Special Sacrament program. Students in the Special Sacrament program attend classes in addition to their grade level religious education classes. The parents and godparents of the children to be baptized must attend one preparation class as well.
Once the children have completed preparation, they receive the sacrament(s) at the Easter Vigil.
For more information, please complete the Special Sacraments request form below by Oct. 31. If you have any questions, contact Robin Veronesi, our Director of Religious Education at (860)828-1934, ext. 320
Special Sacraments Request Form