First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Requirements

Please note that parishes must provide two years of preparation in order for students to make their First Communion.

Parents of students making their First Communion in May 2025 should fill out this form and email it to Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.

Parents of First Communion candidates will need to attend a number of meetings. Please review the calendar and handbook below for the schedule.

There is a $65 sacramental fee required in addition to the tuition for children making their First Communion.

pay the $65 Sacramental Fee here

Religious Ed Classes Info

For children in grades 1-8 who attend public or non-Catholic private schools, the Religious Education program provides a faith community for children and their families as they awaken, nourish, and deepen their awareness of God's presence in all things.

The goal of the Religious Education program at Saint Gertrude is to teach children to listen for and respond to God's invitation to love.

In class, students and teachers work to:

Understand that everyone is loved and treasured by God.
Live the lessons of Jesus Christ - loving God with your whole heart and loving your neighbors as yourself.
Build a deeper personal relationship with God through prayer and reflection.
Learn to pray as an individual and as part of a community.
Discover ways to love and serve others in our day-to-day lives.
Appreciate what it means to be part of a welcoming, loving community that cares for and respects people from all walks of life.
Deepen their knowledge of the Catholic tradition.

First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Requirements

Religious Ed Classes Info

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