In the Archdiocese of Denver the Bishop has restored the order of the Sacraments Link to Information about restoring the Order of the Sacraments of Initiation 
    
Children will prepare for and receive their First Reconciliation in 2^nd grade.  Then they will prepare for and receive Confirmation and First Communion at the same mass during their 3^rd grade year. 
   
At Blessed Sacrament we require that all children participate in religious education for a minimum of 1 year prior to preparing for any sacraments.  This is to ensure proper time for growth in the relationship with our Lord and have appropriate time for discernment of the Sacraments.  If for some reason the child has had no instruction to date, they will be delayed.  For instance, if you have a child in 3^rd grade that has never had any religious education; they would participate in regular instruction this year, then reconciliation in 4^th grade and Confirmation and First Communion in 5^th grade.  Our multi-aged class design allows us to offer this unique opportunity for the children to go at their own pace.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on the first Saturday of March and the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation are celebrated in May on a date and time scheduled by the Bishop's office. 
   
Registering for Religious Education

Our classes are mostly full at this time with returning students. If you would like to be contacted regarding availability, please email Nicole at n.stephan@bscs-denver.net.  Please see the schedule for the mandatory parent orientation and class calendar.  

We know over-commitment effects all of us! As you look at your ability to register your child for RE, please reflect on your family’s capacity to take on more. While sports offer many benefits, it's worth remembering that roughly 7% of high school athletes advance to play in college. In contrast, every single one of our children will eventually confront life's ultimate questions and their own mortality. We encourage you to prayerfully consider how taking some time away from sports, or reducing their commitment, could create space to deeply invest in a strong foundation for their Catholic Faith—a foundation that will be a constant source of strength and guidance throughout their lives. 


Cost: 

$375/child.
 
Questions? email Nicole Stephan at N.Stephan@bscs-denver.net
May God bless you and your children!