Christian Initiation for Children
Welcome to Sacramental Preparation for Children at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Parish. After you read through the information here, Please contact Elaine Low with questions or to prepare your child for these Sacraments: Email elaine@stmadsophie.org, voice mail: 425-747-6770 ext. 114.
Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism
Congratulations! You’re expecting a new little one into your family or you’re already proud parents of a newborn! Perhaps you’re new to the area and have yet to have your child baptized. Regardless of your situation, while scheduling for your childbirth classes, adjusting to the challenges of raising a newborn or making a new home for your family, now is the ideal time to focus on your Baptismal preparation classes too. We welcome you to our faith community and are happy to assist you in baptizing your child!
Baptism classes are a set of three sessions held in the Koinonia room at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are usually held September, November and March.
Next Series:
September 20, October 4, and October 18
Upcoming Series:
January 17 & 31, February 14
March 6 & 20, April 3
(Note: See CIC for Youth Baptism, and RCIA for Adult Baptism, both described below. First Eucharist and Reconciliation for children are built into our Faith Formation program.)
First Communion
Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) – Second Grade
Special catechesis around the subject of making choices, forgiveness, and reconciliation is a part of our broader First Eucharist preparation program. Our program includes a family workshop, a parent-only assembly, and at-home materials. Children celebrate their First Sacrament of Reconciliation at a special service in early December.
Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) – Fourth Grade
As part of the faith formation program, fourth graders experience a renewal of the sacrament of reconciliation during Lent as part of their curriculum.
First Communion (Eucharist)
Our First Eucharist preparation program includes materials, discussions, and activities presented during Wednesday assemblies; a parent-only assembly; a family workshop; and resources for home use.
Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)
This program is modeled after and runs parallel to the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). The process begins with the Rite of Welcoming the first week of Advent, and is designed for young people ages 8 to 16 years of age, who have not been baptized, or who are baptized in another faith tradition, or who are baptized as infants in the Roman Catholic Church and remain uncatechized and seek fuller initiation to the Sacraments.
