The Second grade Saint Martin de Porres Parish DAY students will make their First Penance on March 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM, and their First Holy Communion on April 30, 2022, at 11 AM. 
Countdown to April 30th!

The Second grade Saint Martin de Porres Parish WEDNESDAY evening students will make their First Penance on March 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM and their First Holy Communion on May 14, 2022, at 11 PM. 
Countdown to May 14th!

As your beautiful child readies their whole heart, mind, and soul for the (next) BEST TWO DAYS EVER in receiving Jesus in the Sacraments, the absolute BEST way to help prepare them is to attend Mass each week with their amazing family! 

✝️First Penance and Reconciliation ✝️

• Your beautiful child should memorize the Act of Contrition

• They should do an examination of conscience.

  (Click the links below) 

Examination of Conscience for Children Examination of Conscience for Children

They should practice the words that they will say:..

"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. This is my first confession. I am sorry for..."

• After the Prayer of Absolution, your beautiful child will go over to the Tabernacle to say their Penance.

   ✝️ First Holy Communion ✝️

• As your beautiful child prepares their whole heart, mind, and soul to receive the most precious gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, the BEST GIFT we can give them is to attend Mass as a family each week! 

• As your child becomes familiar with the responses and feels truly at home in HIS HOME (our parish home) you will watch the transformation as your little one becomes a full participating member of the assembly in all that they say, do, and are as a beautiful Child of God! They TRULY MAKE JESUS' whole heart happy! ✝️✝️