Sacraments for older students
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St. Gabriel Church offers sacramental preparation for children ages 7+ and teens who did not receive sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and/or Confirmation at the traditional ages in our parish.
Contact us if your child meets any of the following criteria:- Rising 2nd grader (ages 7+) who has not been baptized
- Rising 2nd grader who has been baptized but did not attend Faith Formation or Catholic School in 1st grade
- Rising 3rd - 8th grader who has not been baptized or has not yet received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
- Teen who has not received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist Eucharist and Confirmation
Grades 2-5
Contact Leanne Diedrichs
Grades 6-12
CONTACT Lauren Piercefield
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Grades 2 to 5
Sacramental PrepRegister and participate in these formational programs:
Family Faith
Monthly parent/student sessions September - May
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OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) which includes:- Preparing for Baptism and Confirmation through 1 parent meeting + 2 parent/student sessions
- Preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion through: 1 parent meeting + 2 parent/student half-day retreats
Child must also demonstrate readiness to receive sacraments at final interview with parish staff memberRegister here for OCIC
Register here for Family Faith
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Questions?
Contact Leanne Diedrichs
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Important DatesParent MeetingSunday, August 24
School Cafeteria
Family Faith at 1:00 pm
Followed by OCIC Sacrament Prep at 2:00 pm
Required First Reconciliation RetreatParent and student attend one- Saturday, October 18 (9:00 am - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 pm)
- Sunday, October 19 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)
- School cafeteria
Required First Eucharist RetreatParent and student attend one- Saturday, March 21, 2026 (9:00 am - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 pm)
- Sunday, March 22, 2026 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)
- School cafeteria
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Grades 6 to 8
Sacramental PrepTeens, grades 6-8, prepare for Baptism and/or First Holy Communion through participation in:
- OCIT (Order of Christian Initiation for Teens): 1 parent meeting + complete at-home curriculum for student
- Middle School Edge youth group (meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 -8:00 pm)
- Edge Weekend Retreat, November 14-16, 2025
- AND student demonstrates readiness to receive sacraments at final interview with parish staff member
To register your 6-8 grade teen for sacramental prep, please register for Edge.
On this form, you will be able to indicate your child desires sacramental prep.Register for Edge and Sacramental Prep here
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OCIT Parent Meeting for grades 6-8
Wednesday, September 3
6:30pm
School Cafeteria
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Questions?
CONTACT Lauren Piercefield
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Grades 9 to 12
Sacramental PrepTeens, grades 9-12, prepare for Baptism and/or First Communion and Confirmation by participating in:
- OCIT (Order of Christian Initiation for Teens): 1 parent meeting + complete at-home curriculum for student
- Confirmation Small Group (Sundays 3:00 - 4:30 pm, October through May)
- Confirmation Weekend Retreat, February 27 -March 1, 2026
- And student demonstrates readiness to receive sacraments at final interview with parish staff member
To register your 9-12 grade teen for sacramental prep, please register for Confirmation.
On this form, you will be able to indicate any additional sacraments your child desires to prepare for.Register for Confirmation and Sacramental Prep here
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OCIT Parent Meeting for grades 9-12 will take place directly after the Confirmation parent meetings.
Confirmation Parent Meetings:
Sunday, September 7
3:30pm
School Cafeteria
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Monday, September 8
6:30pm
School Cafeteria
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Questions?
CONTACT Lauren Piercefield - OCIT (Order of Christian Initiation for Teens): 1 parent meeting + complete at-home curriculum for student
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