Children are prepared in the Autumn to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament is usually celebrated during the Advent Communal Penance Service in December. In the later winter months, children begin their preparation to receive Holy Communion for the first time. Experienced catechists prepare the children for both sacraments. At the end of their preparation for First Communion, the students and their families participate in a "First Communion Retreat Day."  For more information regarding preparation for these sacraments, please contact our Pastoral Associate, Connie Wehmeyer, at 513-561-9431, ext. 113.