Cathedral Sacramental Preparation 2025-2026

Registration is open for the 2025 -2026 Sacrament Preparation Year!

Important Dates:

• Registration: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
• Parents’ Welcome and Orientation: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Confirmation: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the 11 AM Solemn Mass
• First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the 11 AM Solemn Mass
• Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the 11 AM Solemn Mass

Preparation is available to children of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for both First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and classes are provided in English and Spanish-English bilingual formats. English-language preparation is held on Tuesday afternoons 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., and Spanish-English bilingual preparation is held Sunday mornings before the Spanish-language Mass, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. To register fill out the appropriate registration form below:

English-Language Sacrament Preparation and Reception-of-Sacraments Registration Form

Spanish-Language Sacrament Preparation and Reception-of-Sacraments Registration Form

To make this process as clear and simple as possible so that we can focus on the formation of our children, here is a brief overview of the expectations and requirements:

To Participate in Sacrament Preparation, please submit the following:

• Registration (due June 30th)
  • Children are eligible for First Holy Communion starting in 2nd grade
  • Children are eligible for Confirmation starting in 7th grade
• Copies of Certificates for Sacraments Received (due October 31st)
• Letter of Eligibility for Sponsor (Confirmation Candidates Only, due October 31st)
• Letter of Permission from Parish to Receive Sacrament(s) at the Cathedral Basilica (Non-Cathedral Parish Participants Only, due October 31st)

Questions? Contact – Gina Ingiosi, Director of Religious Education at gingiosi@archphila.org