Families of children preparing to celebrate First Holy Communion must be registered and active members of a Catholic parish, and the child must be baptized in the Catholic Church. Families must be able to present the child's Baptismal certificate prior to the child receiving the Sacrament. It is possible for children who are not parishioners of the Cathedral to receive their First Holy Communion at Saint Patrick's if the parents are able to provide verification that they're registered members of a Catholic parish within the diocese, and if the pastor of that parish provides us with written permission.

Children who would like to receive the Sacraments of First Penance and Holy Communion must have attended an approved religious education program in either a parish, Catholic school or approved home school program with regular attendance for two years prior to reception of the Sacrament (this means that the child should have attended first grade formation last year and then will participate in second grade formation this year). For children who are older than the traditional preparation grade for the Sacrament, as well as those who are entering the second grade but have little to no Faith Formation background, special arrangements can be made through the Faith Formation office for the child to participate in RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children).

First Penance and Holy Communion Program Structure

There will be two parent meetings for parents to attend and two workshops for the children to attend (with at least one parent present). First Penance will be celebrated in February. Prior to the celebration of First Holy Communion there will be a mandatory rehearsal for the children and at least one parent to attend. We ordinaly offer the choice of two dates for your child's First Holy Communion Mass with a signup offered during the First Holy Communion workshop in the spring.

Registration Fee

There is a $60 per child registration fee for First Holy Communion preparation. This fee covers curriculum, workshop materials, and a gift.

Payment Options for Registration Fee

Pay Online -- Click here to pay by credit card or bank draft.
Pay by mail -- Mail check to St. Patrick Faith Formation Office, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Cash or Check -- Payment can be dropped off at the parish office during our office hours.

Registration

Parent and Membership Information

Registered Member at St. Patrick Cathedral?
Required*

	Yes
	No

If you answered NO above, to which parish do you belong?

Father's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Father's Religion

Required*

Mother's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Mother's Religion

Required*

Primary Phone

Required* --

Secondary Phone

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E-Mail

Required*

Emergency Contact Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency Phone Number

Required* --

Child Information

Child's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Address

Street 1*

Street 2

City*

State*

Zip*

With whom does the child reside?

Required*

If you answered OTHER above, please provide the name and relationship of the child's guardian:

Gender
Required*

	Male
	Female

Birth Date

Required* //

Place of Birth (City and State)

Required*

Grade ('23-'24)

Required*

Sacraments received so far by Child

	Baptism
	First Penance
	Confirmation

Where was the child baptized (church, city, state)?

Date of Baptism

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Where does the child attend school, or will be attending?

Required*

Did child receive Faith Formation at St. Patrick's Parish last school year?
Required*

	Yes
	No

If No, where did Child receive their Faith Formation?

List any Special Needs, Medical Issues, or Allergies

Additional Details

Family Covenant

At your child’s Baptism, you accepted the responsibility for training your child(ren) in the practice of the Catholic faith. The covenant below outlines the responsibilities of both parent and Church in the raising of the child in our Catholic faith. By submitting this registration, you are agreeing to: 1) Attend Sunday Mass each week with my child(ren), 2) Provide the opportunity for me and my child(ren) to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation a minimum of at least once a year, 3) Lead and encourage regular prayer at home, 4) Assure that my child(ren) faithfully attend religious education classes and are prepared, and 5) Attend all required parent meetings & workshops. If you agree to this covenant, please check the checkbox below:

IMPORTANT

Please submit a Baptismal certificate to the parish office or e-mail a digital copy to James Sarkis (jsarkis@stpatricks.org) at your earliest convenience. This document will be needed prior to the First Penance Workshop. If you are not a Cathedral parishioner, we will also need a permission letter from your pastor.

Parent Signature
Required*

I agree to the above covenant and acknowledge that as the parent/guardian, this information will be submitted to the parish for use in registration.**

Yes


	Once you submit this form, the confirmation page will have information to help you calculate your tuition and make an online payment.

First Holy Communion - Online Registration 2023-2024

First Penance and Holy Communion Program Structure

Registration Fee

Payment Options for Registration Fee

Registration

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