You can direct questions to the Director of Religious Education, Lucy Pratt, at LPratt@CathedralPB.com
The two years spent preparing to receive First Communion is a special time in the life of a child. They are taught about their faith (at an age-appropriate level), make friends, and are prepared to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
The best time for a child to start First Communion classes is in first grade, but we also offer classes for those who are starting later. Classes are offered for those in grades 1-2, for those in grades 3-5, and for those in grades 6 and higher.
For the 2025-2026 year, First Communion classes (for grades 1-2) are on Tuesday afternoon from 4:15 to 5:30 pm or evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 pm (for grades 1-5). First Communion classes (for grades 6+) are on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 pm.
Classes will begin late September/early October and run through May.
First Holy Communion Mass will be the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The Holy Spirit bestows seven gifts upon someone who receives the Sacrament of Confirmation: an increase in Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Piety, and Wonder and Awe.
Confirmation classes are available for students in 7th grade or above. Typically, a student begins Confirmation classes as they enter middle school, but they are welcome to participate through their mid-teens. (For an adult, preparation for Confirmation should be completed through the RCIA program.)
For the 2025-2026 year, Confirmation classes (Year 1 and Year 2) are available on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. For students in 7th grade, Confirmation classes (Year 1) are also available on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 pm.
Confirmation classes will begin early February and will run through the end of May.
Confirmation Mass will be on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the 5pm Mass.
