Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Church

117 Franklin Avenue / Oakland, NJ 07436

201-337-7596
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First Holy Communion

- Religious Education

First Reconciliation Parent & Child Meeting

Important Dates:
Sunday, January 26th: First Reconciliation Retreat 9:45am - 11:45am
Reconciliation workbooks must be completed and returned today.
Saturday, February 8th, 10am-12pm: First Reconciliation
Wednesday, March 12th, 5:30pm: First Holy Communion Meeting

Sunday, April 27th, First Communion Retreat - 10am - 12:30pm in Connors Hall
Children and at least one parent MUST attend
Encounter With Christ workbooks should be returned at this event.
The Retreat does NOT count for Mass attendance. Please attend the Saturday 5pm
or Sunday 8am Mass in order to fulfill your Sunday obligation.

Wednesday, May 7th, 5:30 & 6:30pm: First Communion Rehearsals
Children and at least one parent MUST attend
(you must attend the rehearsal for the Mass you'll be attending. NO EXCEPTIONS!)
5:30 pm Rehearsal is for those participating in the 10:00 am Communion Mass
6:30 pm Rehearsal is for those participating in the 2:00 pm Communion Mass

Saturday, May 10th, 10am & 2pm: First Holy Communion
If your child is receiving the Sacrament at 10am Mass, please arrive by 9:30am
If your child is receiving the Sacrament at 2pm Mass, please arrive by 1:30pm
Documents
- First Holy Communion Important Dates & Information 2025