2025-2026 FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION SCHEDULE

Dear Parents / Guardians,

The parish of Our Lady of the Ridge and St. Linus will assist in preparing your child(ren) to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. This special time of God’s outpouring of love and forgiveness is a pivotal time in your child(ren)’s faith formation and we want to be sure your child is fully prepared with understanding before making the sacrament(s). Attendance at class and mass/prayer sessions is very important during this year of preparation. There may be a cause to require make-up learning time, extra projects or postponing a sacrament to assure readiness.

• 2025-2026 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Parent / Guardian Meeting on January 13, 2026 at 6 pm at St. Linus Church - Here you will get information to further prepare you and your child(ren) for the upcoming celebrations. Please plan to attend. Only (1) adult need attend.
• First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30 am at St. Linus Church.
• A Mandatory Retreat for all making the sacrament will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9 am to 11am at St. Linus Church.
• Older students who are currently in our 3rd-7th Grade RE Classes will make their First Communion on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 9 am at Our Lady of the Ridge Church.
• Rehearsal for those making their First Eucharist on May 2 will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6 pm at St. Linus Church.
• First Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30 am at St. Linus Church.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the RE / FF Office at 708-422-2400 ext 139 or via email religioused@stlinusschool.org.