Program Description

As parents, you are the primary formators of your child in the faith and the parish is here to support you! To help you prepare your child for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, we will be using resources from FORMED.org, including video segments from these series: Signs of Grace: You are Loved, Signs of Grace: You are Forgiven, and Presence. To create your free account on FORMED, go to https://stbonifacechurch.org/formed

Additional Parent Resources

5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation Preparation: A Guide for Parents
5 ways to Prepare Your Child for First Holy Communion
First Communion: Is Your Child Ready?

Celebration of the Sacraments

At this point, we anticipate that celebration of First Reconciliation will take place during the month of April 2021 and celebration of First Holy Communion will take place during the month of May 2021. Due to the current pandemic, we are unable to give specific dates at this time. However, it is very likely we will have several opportunities for the celebration of both sacraments. More details will be available in early 2021. Thank you for your patience!
 

Formation Sessions

Below are resources and our recommended schedule to help you prepare your child for the sacraments. Your family may take a shorter or longer period of time to complete formation. When you feel your child is ready to celebrate the sacraments, please contact Amy Slick at aslick@stbonifacechurch.org or 515-850-1883. We will work with you to set a date that works for both your family and the parish.

September

As you begin your journey to prepare your child for the sacraments this month, please watch and discuss these videos.

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Presence: God with us (Episode 1, 35 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/god-is-with-us
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: God with us (Session 1, 3 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-1-1
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: God wants you to be happy (Session 1, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-1

To create a free account on FORMED, go to https://stbonifacechurch.org/formed and enter our parish zip code: 50263
 

October

As you continue your sacramental preparation journey this month, please watch and discuss these videos.

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Presence: Story of the Eucharist (Episode 2, 40 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/the-story-of-the-eucharist
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: Be his friend (Session 2, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-2
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: Rules aren’t bad (Session 2, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-2

To create a free account on FORMED, go to https://stbonifacechurch.org/formed and enter our parish zip code: 50263
 

November

Please watch and discuss these videos this month.

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Presence: Bread for the Journey  (Episode 3, 34 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/bread-for-the-journey
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: Jesus gives you everything (Session 3, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-3
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: Jesus, the greatest superhero (Session 3, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-3

To create a free account on FORMED, go to https://stbonifacechurch.org/formed and enter our parish zip code: 50263
 

December

Please watch and discuss these videos this month.

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Presence: Biblical Foundations  (Episode 4, 1 hour 6 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/biblical-foundations-with-dr-tim-gray
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: The most special meal (Session 4, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-4
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: God is here with us, the sacraments (Session 4, 3 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-4

To create a free account on FORMED, go to https://stbonifacechurch.org/formed and enter our parish zip code: 50263

January

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Forgiven for Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Confession (44 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/forgiven/season:1/videos/for-parents-preparing-your-child-for-first-confession
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: Jesus is really present (Session 5, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-5
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: Morality, choosing what is right (Session 5, 3 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-5

February

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your spouse or another adult, Presence for Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion (37 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/for-parents-preparing-your-child-for-first-holy-communion
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: The Mass is awesome (Session 6, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-6
3. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Forgiven: Reconciliation, God’s amazing gift (Session 6, 4 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:1/videos/you-are-forgiven-ep-6

March

1. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Signs of Grace, You are Loved: Stories are amazing (Session 7, 3 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/signs-of-grace/season:2/videos/you-are-loved-ep-7
2. Parents, watch and discuss with your child, Presence for Children: The Miracle at Every Mass (11 minutes) at https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/para-ninos-the-miracle-at-every-mass