Parents are encouraged to take an active role in the preparation of their child for all of the sacraments.
Baptism
Please contact the rectory at 623-2524 to arrange for Baptism for your child if necessary.
Proof of baptism is required before a student may receive the Eucharist for the first time. Contact the Parish Center office at 860-627-9469 if you have questions or concerns concerning your child’s Baptismal status. If your child has been baptized at some parish other than St. Mary / St. Robert, please bring in your child’s baptismal certificate so that we can make a copy.
Reconciliation
CCD Classes: Reconciliation students must attend CCD classes in Grade 2. Anyone missing 5 or more classes for any reason is expected to attend makeup classes before they can receive the sacraments. Such families will be notified.
Mass Attendance: Regular attendance at Mass is also expected, defined as attending 5 or more designated Children’s Masses 9am Sundays at St. Robert’s. Please see the CCD calendar for all children’s masses (noted as SRC 9am Ch. Mass).
Ceremony: The Sacrament of Reconciliation ceremony will take place in March of Grade 2.
First Communion
CCD Classes: First Communion students must attend CCD classes in Grade 3. Anyone missing 5 or more classes for any reason is expected to attend makeup classes before they can receive the sacraments. Such families will be notified.
Mass Attendance: Children with a parent/guardian must attend 5 or more designated Children’s masses at 9am Sundays at St. Robert’s. Please see the CCD calendar for all children’s masses (noted as SRC 9am Ch. Mass).
Ceremony: The Sacrament of First Holy Communion ceremony will take place in late April or early May of Grade 3 beginning in the 2026/27 CCD School Year.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is held at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Hartford for students who have completed Grade 8 & 9 Religious Education classes (no more than 2 absences per grade), met the requirements, and have passed a test on their Catholic faith. Requirements include Church Service Hours (5 in each grade), Faith Hours (5 in 8th Grade and 10 in 9th Grade), 2 essays, a Lenten Mission, a Retreat including Confession and Adoration, Sponsor Forms completed, and Summer Interview Assignment and Talk with the Priest.
We are in the process of following the Archdiocese of Hartford, under the direction of Archbishop Christopher Coyne, to begin lowering the age for Confirmation. Our program will be adjusted accordingly.
8th Grade Checklist – 2025/26 School Year
- 5 Church Service Hours
- 5 Faith Hours (Church Service Hours can count towards Faith Hours)
- Make-Up Classes (no more than 2 absences. Any number of classes missed over the 2 absences must be made up before Sept. 1, 2026
- Saints Name Essay – due end of Oct. 2026 (in 9th Grade)
- Why I Want to be Confirmed Essay – due beginning of Dec. 2026 (in 9th Grade) o Lenten Mission – DATE TBD, Typically March/April
9th Grade Checklist – 2025/26 School Year
- 5 Church Service Hours
- 10 Faith Hours (Church Service Hours can count towards Faith Hours, but not partials)
- Make-Up Classes (no more than 2 absences. Any number of classes missed over the 2 absences must be made up before Sept. 1 of the following school year
- Saints Name Essay
- Why I Want to be Confirmed Essay
- Lenten Mission – DATE TBD, Typically March/April
- Confirmation Test – April, 2026
- First Student/Parent Meeting – DATE TBD, Typically May
- All Test Re-takes and Clarifications need to be completed by Sept. 1 o Summer Interview Assignment – May/June
- Summer Interview With Father Tim – June/August
- Choose a Sponsor May – August
10th Grade
- Confirmation Retreat, Adoration, and Confession – DATE TBD, Typically October of 10th Grade
- 2 More Parent Meetings – DATE TBD, Typically September and October
- Confirmation is typically in late October, early November. (We typically have found out from the Archdiocese in July/August.