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Confirmation & First Eucharist

SAB Parish has switched over to a family-based approach to lifelong faith formation! In addition, the Diocese of New Hampshire is implementing "Restored Order." (Click Here to learn more about Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation) What does this mean? In brief, it means our Sacramental Prep is now a 2-year parent-led program. Year 1 culminates with the Sacrament of Reconciliation (normally to be received at the end of your child's second grade year), and Year 2 culminates with the reception of Confirmation and First Holy Communion in the same Mass (normally to be received at the end of your child's third grade year). 
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Family-based Prep Schedule

Sacramental Prep is a part of our G.I.F.T. Family Faith Formation program. Children preparing to receive Confirmation and First Eucharist this year are expected to attend the monthly G.I.F.T. sessions (September-April) with at least one parent/guardian, as well as the extra Sacramental Prep Retreats.

**NOTE: This year, the on-campus G.I.F.T. program is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. We will still have the in-person retreats for Year 1 and Year 2 Sacramental Prep, however, the other communal requirements do not apply. Parents are simply expected to spend extra time this year focusing on the Sacramental Prep materials and living a liturgical life as a family. ​

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Year 2 Retreats

Fall Retreat:
11/21 (8:45am-12:30pm in the Pastoral Center)

Spring Retreat:
​3/6 (8:45am-12:30pm in the Pastoral Center)


Confirmation and First Eucharist Mass:
Thursday, March 25, 2021
​6PM at Sacred Heart Church, Laconia











Spring Retreat Parent Talk - Remote

Take-Home Materials

The take home materials for your family are factored into the registration fee.
Please contact the office if you have not received one.  
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​Suggested Completion Guide for Take-Home Materials

  • Session 1: Complete before November 14th 2020 Retreat
  • Session 2: Complete by end of November 2020
  • Session 3: Complete by end of December 2020
  • Session 4: Complete by end of January 2021
  • Session 5: Complete by end of February 2021
  • Session 6: Complete before March 25th 2021 

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Downloadable Resources


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Download Prayers and Commandments
Download the How to Go to Confession/Examine Your Consicence Handout

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