The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith: it is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 Pope Francis has called it the "Sacrament of Love," and stated that "the Eucharist is at the heart of 'Christian initiation', together with Baptism and Confirmation, and it constitutes the source of the Church’s life itself. From this Sacrament of love, flows every authentic journey of faith, of communion, and of witness."  

 In anticipation of receiving the Lord in the Eucharist, we reflect on our lives, ask for God's forgiveness for the times we fall short, and receive absolution from our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (First Eucharist) are normally celebrated in the Spring of the 2nd-grade year*, and our students' excitement as they prepare reminds us all how blessed we are to be able to receive this incredible gift of Christ's true presence.

 First Reconciliation will take place at St. Paul Church on Saturday, March 1 at 1pm or St. Conrad Church on Saturday, March 8 at 1pm. 

 First Holy Communion will be at the church of your choice at any of the Masses on the weekends of April 26/27 or May 3/4, except the 6pm Mass on Sunday. 

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion require that a candidate be baptized in the Catholic Church.  Preparation for these Sacraments is necessary,  and following the Sacramental Preparation guidelines of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, students are prepared in the following ways:
 

Students who are NOT enrolled in a Catholic School:

You will find a complete calendar of class dates and retreats within the registration form.  You will also be directed to sign up for your Sacramental meeting within the registration form.

• enroll and participate in parish faith formation  ( for more information click HERE)
• attend Jesus Day
• attend a brief meeting in October to review requirements and collect materials.

Students who ARE enrolled in a Catholic School:

• to prepare for the Sacraments during their religion classes at school. 
• attend Jesus Day at All Saints Parish on April 6. 
• attend a brief meeting in October to review requirements and collect materials.

All families wishing for their child to receive the Sacraments at All Saints Parish must complete the registration form (see below) so the parish can verify/ record the Sacrament (s).  

All families who are not registered parishioners at All Saints Parish will need to obtain a letter from the pastor of their home parish granting permission for their child to receive the Sacrament(s) at All Saints Parish. This includes Catholic School families.  These letters can be sent to:

 All Saints Parish 
 125 Buttercup Road
 Butler, PA 16001

All families of children who were baptized outside of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will need to provide a copy of the child's Baptismal certificate NO LATER than November 1st.

To register your child to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at All Saints Parish, click HERE.

If you have questions regarding First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Registration, please contact:

 Faith Formation Coordinator
 Gail Clendaniel
 [email protected]
 724-287-1759 x 1008