Family Faith Formation (1st Holy Communion)

Welcome to

Our Lady of the Assumption Church Family Faith Formation



Grades 1-5 for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation

Family Faith Formation is a family-centered faith formation.

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish supports parents in the promise made at their children's baptism: to raise them in the Catholic faith.

Through Family Faith Formation, the whole family grows together in faith.

First Holy Communion is a momentous occasion in the life of a Catholic child, as it brings them closer to Christ and allows them to experience the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. 

We wish to make our Family Faith Formation program the best possible experience for you and your children. In this two-year program, parents attend every gathering with their child(ren). We will meet in person approximately every other week with at-home activities for the weeks that we do not meet. 

The cost of the program is $200 per family each year (family = children with the same parents/legal guardians). This fee only applies to this program and does NOT include ACTS or Confirmation programs.

If your child is not yet baptized, we will assist them in receiving this Sacrament. You do not need to wait to begin Family Faith Formation.

For children enrolled in the program who demonstrate readiness: 

• In the first year, children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
• In the second year, children will receive their First Holy Communion.

Questions may be directed to Teresa Nelson, Director of Family Faith Formation

(805) 642-7966 Ext. 125 or email tnelson@ola-vta.org

GRADES 6-8 FOR BAPTISM FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION

Please visit our ACTS - middle school youth ministry - page for more information. We can help prepare you for your first Sacraments of Initiation. Please click HERE to be directed to ACTS.