First Communion
The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament that contains the body and blood, soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ under the forms of bread and wine.
Children: One-Year Program
Children who are eligible to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are required to participate in classes from September through May, which also encompasses preparation for the Sacrament of Confession. We support parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in fostering their child's relationship with God in preparation for two significant sacraments: Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion.
To ensure that the children are fully prepared to receive these sacraments, children are asked not to miss more than two (2) classes during the preparatory year.
After registering your child for Sacramental Preparation, please email a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate to ArianaC@boisecathedral.org. A copy of the Baptismal Certificate is required at registration. Without this proof of baptism, we will be unable to schedule the sacraments for your child.
Adults:
Adults must attend the Order of Christian Initiation classes, which begin in September and conclude at Easter. These classes focus on the Sacraments of Initiation and provide time for reflection on the decision to enter the Catholic Church. Upon completing the classes, adults will be eligible to receive their First Holy Communion during the Easter Vigil.