As a community of faith, we take seriously our responsibility to care for the physical and spiritual needs of every person in our parish and beyond.  Because we are following recommended precautionary safety measures for COVID-19, ALL Faith Formation (9:15 & 11:00am Sunday Morning), CLW, First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA sessions, Lent Small Groups and Stations of the Cross (12:15, 5:15 & 7:00pm) are suspended until further notice.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, an online lesson plan was emailed to families with children currently preparing to receive their First Eucharist.  It is too early to determine whether or not the scheduled First Communion Mass will take place in May.
 
We are in the process of putting together resources to enable you to continue your formation, reflection, and spiritual renewal. We are working with catechists and small group leaders to determine alternate ways of connecting. Know of our continued prayers and pledge to support those in need at this time of uncertainty.

Oremus pro invicem (let us pray for one another) and all affected by COVID-19.

Baptized children in grades 2 or older will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Eucharist) during the 11am Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2020, after completing at-home lessons and attending a series of parent/child preparation sessions at the church from March to May. View the full class schedule for 2020 here. Families are asked to make every effort to attend all sessions. The first part of the school year (fall 2018), parents/children prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).  Refer to our Reconciliation page for more information.

Families should be registered members of St. Richard's Cathoilc Church. Follow this link to our New Member Registration page if you are not registered and wish to join the parish. If you are a member of another parish and intend to remain a member of that parish, you must request a letter from your pastor acknowledging that he is aware that your child is preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (Eucharist) at St. Richard. You may view a sample letter/email request to your pastor by clicking here.

Registration Process: Registration is now open, so click here to register online NOW!! Families who are registered members of St. Richard received a registration note card in the mail mid-August 2019 with details for the 2019-20 year. The deadline to register for Preparation for First Sacraments is September 16, 2019.

Families will need to provide a newly issued Baptismal Certificate for their child  (within the last 6 months) if the child was not baptized at St. Richard. This form may be used to request a certificate from the parish of baptism.

For more information, please email Susie Osacho or call the parish office at 612-869-2426, ext. 120 or Beth Gaetz (habla Español) at 612-869-2426, ext. 101.

If you are in high school or older, have/have not been baptized, and are interested in taking steps to receive the sacrament of the Eucharist, please contact Susie Osacho at 612-869-2426, ext. 120 or Beth Gaetz (habla Español) at 612-869-2426, ext. 101.