The Eucharist – the Sacrifice of the Mass – is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” The liturgy is the high point of our lives as Catholic Christians and is the source from which we find strength to live as Christ’s people. From this celebration of the Eucharist we are sent in mission, ready to glorify God by our lives.
As such, all of our faith formation centers around the full, active participation of our children, youth, and families in the celebration of the Mass. Our Sunday 9am Family Mass is a family-centered liturgy that serves as the centerpiece of our Religious Education program for children in Grades 1-5, with the children central to and actively involved in all aspects of the Mass. Regular and active participation in the Sunday Eucharist is a critical component of our Religious Education programs.
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion typically happens in Grade 1 and Grade 2. Please visit our First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation page for more details.
We encourage in-person participation for our First Reconciliation and First Communion program. (If you have a particular circumstance that makes that challenging for your child please contact Linda at Linda.Messore@sjspwellesley.org to talk about options.) If you have a child in grade 3-5 who needs a different option, please see our Alternate Program Options for Grades 3-7 page.
2024-2025 Class Details
We offer two class options for Grades 1-5 – either Sunday mornings or Wednesday afternoons. Families may enroll in either our Sunday morning option or our Wednesday afternoon option.
Sunday Morning Sessions: following the Sunday 9am Family Mass (10:15 – 11:15am) as scheduled (see Calendar for dates.)
Wednesday Afternoon Sessions: 3:30pm – 4:30pm as scheduled (see Calendar for dates.)
All classes are held in the St. John Parish Center (39 Washington Street – the building shares the parking lot with St. John school and is the building closest to the street.)
For More Information
Please contact Linda Messore at linda.messore@sjspwellesley.org