Are your students ready for their First Holy Communion?
Give them the First Communion Readiness Checklist. Based on the classic catechetical formula to know, love, and serve God, students will assess their own knowledge and love for the Lord. It is important to know that their answers do not disqualify them from receiving their First Communion. The items on this list are meant to summarize what students have learned about the Eucharist and its effects on us as Catholics. From there they can continue their lifelong journey of discipleship!
Download the checklist:
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Here are the items from the printable checklist:
First Holy Communion Readiness Checklist
Are you ready for your First Communion? Draw a + inside each host O.
⨁⨁⨁ = I am ready and excited! ⨁⨁ = I am still learning. ⨁ = I need some help.
KNOW
I know the Eucharist is truly Jesus.
I know what Jesus did at the Last Supper.
I know Jesus died and rose for us.
I know Jesus acts through the priest at Mass.
I know about the Seven Sacraments.
LOVE
I love Jesus and want to receive him in the Eucharist.
I love Jesus and want to be forgiven for my sins.
I love Jesus and want to be close to him.
I love Jesus and want to be close to his people.
I love Jesus and want to stay away from sin.
SERVE
I serve Jesus by going to Mass on Sundays.
I serve Jesus by going to confession.
I serve Jesus by helping others.
I serve Jesus by being respectful in the church.
I serve Jesus by trying to be like him every day.
Are you ready? It’s okay if you’re still learning. This checklist is meant to help you receive Jesus with love and confidence!
I __________ am ready to receive my First Communion.
Download the First Communion Checklist
Download this First Communion Checklist to distribute to your class. You might even given it to the students at the start of their preparation and at the end to compare how far they have come. I have included the gold-colored version and another version with black text to make it easier to print.
Download the checklist:
The items in this checklist were inspired by the Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America and Sacramental Preparation Protocol I, First Penance and First Holy Communion (for the second grade) (2013).
Get More First Communion Preparation Resources
The Religion Teacher’s First Communion Activity Pack equips children to prepare for their First Holy Communion with faith and understanding. Featuring lesson plans, worksheets, videos, activities, and assessments, it covers the Seven Sacraments, the Last Supper, Passover and the Eucharist, the Parts of the Mass, the Real Presence, and how to receive the Eucharist.
