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Sacramental Formation

Grade 2
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Program Description

Since parents are the primary educators of their children, St. Gertrude Church is thrilled to collaborate with parents in helping prepare children (generally in second grade) for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.

During monthly one-hour group parent/child Sacramental Formation sessions during October–April, parents and children will hear Scripture, CGS presentations, and be given the practical knowledge needed to receive the two aforementioned sacraments. These times of catechesis and prayer will become sacred memories for you and your child.
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Program Elements & 2022–2023 Session Times

If your child is in second grade and attends a public or private school that does not teach Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), you need to register him or her for CGS Level 2 and Sacramental Formation. If your primary form of education is homeschooling, you need to register your child for Sacramental Formation, however, participation in CGS Level 2 is also encouraged! If your child attends St. Gertrude School, he or she will be prepared for Reconciliation and First Communion as part of their regular curriculum.  

​Registration for 2022-2023 Sacramental Formation is open now through June 10, 2022. Here are the session dates and times options (some dates may be adjusted throughout the year): 
  • 2nd Sundays, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.
  • 3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.​​​
Retreats
Before each sacrament, we will host a half-day retreat for the students:
  • First Reconciliation Retreat: January 21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • First Communion Retreat: April 29, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sacrament Dates
  • First Reconciliation: January 24, 2023, 7 p.m.
  • First Communion Rehearsal: May 4, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
  • First Communion: May 6, 2023, 2 p.m.
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Cost

The cost of the program is $25/child. ​

2022–2023 Calendar


Contact

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Mary Beth Dickert
Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Kristen Eggers
Office Coordinator

Have questions? Interested in learning more?
Contact Mary Beth Dickert at mbdickert@stgertrude.org or Kristen Eggers at kristen@stgertrude.org, or call (513) 561-5954.
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Team
    • Church Architecture
    • Media
    • News
    • Register
    • Donate
  • For Adults
    • Wanting to Become Catholic
    • Looking for a Prayer Group
    • Desiring Formation
    • Seeking to Serve
    • Needing Support
  • For Children & Youth
    • St. Gertrude School
    • Summer 2022 | Children & Youth Offerings
    • Age 3 – Grade 3 (CGS) >
      • Sacramental Formation (Grade 2)
    • Grades 4 – 6 (Family Faith) >
      • Family Faith Resources >
        • Family Faith Resources 2020-2021
    • Grades 7 – 8 (L'alto: Jr High) >
      • L'alto: Confirmation (Gr. 7-8)
    • Grades 9 – 12 (L'alto: High School)
  • Sacraments & Worship
    • Mass & Confessions >
      • Sunday Worship Programs
      • Mass Intentions
      • Dominican Rite
    • Infant Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Funerals & Bereavement
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • The Music Program >
      • The Choirs at St. Gertrude
      • Music FAQs
  • Give