Sacramental Preparation for Children

Cathedral Sacramental Preparation 2026-2027

Registration for 2027 sacraments is now open! Please register by June 30th to include your child in classes beginning this fall in order to be prepared to receive sacraments in 2027:

  • The Sacrament of Confirmation for school-aged children will be on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass.
  • First Holy Communion will be on Sunday, May 2, 2027 at the 11:00 AM Solemn

Important Dates for 2026 – 2027

Mark your calendars for some important dates for the 2026 – 2027 Sacrament Preparation Year!
  • Registration: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026, see links below to register:
  • Parent Orientation
    • In-Person: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:15 m.
    • Online: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7 m.
  • Day of Service & Kick-Off Celebration: Sunday, September 27, 2026
  • First Day/s of Classes: Weekend of October 3-4, 2026
  • First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 2, 2027, 11 m. Solemn Mass
  • Confirmation: Sunday, April 4, 2027, 11 m. 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 Saturday mornings, and Spanish-English / Bilingual preparation is held Sunday mornings before the Spanish-language Mass. 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: English | Spanish
    • 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 
  • Letter of Eligibility for Sponsor (Confirmation Candidates Only)
  • Letter of Permission from Parish to Receive Sacrament(s) at the Cathedral Basilica (Non-Cathedral Parish Participants Only)

Questions? Contact – Gina Ingiosi, Director of Religious Education at SsPeterAndPaulRE@gmail.com