Sacramental Preperation

Within the Diocese of Savannah, second and ninth graders normally prepare to receive Sacraments through either 
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School or the parish's Religious Education Program.

Sacramental preparation is a two-year process.  First grade is considered a sacramental preparation year for second grade reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion. Eighth grade is a preparation year for ninth grade reception of the sacrament of Confirmation.  Other parishes and dioceses may have different preparation periods and different years for reception of the sacraments.

Every year of Faith Formation is important.  Records of attendance are shared with other churches as requested. Likewise, St. Anne is the recipient of student attendance records for children entering our program.  If a child gets behind in his or her faith formation, we will work with families to get them caught up.  The best strategy, however, is to stay in the race!
2 Timothy 4:7-8)

Second graders prepare through their classes to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The rituals usually occur in early February for First Reconciliation and in May for First Communion.

Ninth graders are given the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, usually scheduled in the Easter season. As Catholics making an adult commitment, those choosing to prepare for Confirmation have a number of in-class and out-of-class requirements.