Reconciliation

Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation for school-age children is a three-year process. As with all elementary sacrament preparation at St. James, classes are separate and in addition to their regular Faith Formation classes.


Registration for the 2026-2027 year is open. Please register at the front office. For additional information, please call the Parish Office at 623-581-0707 to speak with Terri Simonetta or email Terri at terri@stjames-greater.com.


First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation is normally celebrated in the second grade, following one full year of prior formal Catholic Faith Formation classes.


For students out of sequence (that is, children who have no prior Faith Formation) in second grade and above must complete one year of Formation the first year. In the fall of their second year, they will enter the sacrament prep program while continuing with their regular Formation classes.