2026-2027 First Reconciliation/Communion Registration Form

St. Benedict Catholic Church

                                                                   PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Location: St. Anselm Hall (located at St. Benedict Church)

Time: Please follow the link here for the First Reconciliation/Communion letter and schedule.  PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LETTER: 

First Reconciliation/Communion Letter 2026

*For children in 2nd grade. If your child is older than 2nd grade seeking preparation for First Communion, please contact Ben Fleser ASAP at bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org.

*If your child was baptized in a Non-Catholic church or not baptized at all, please refrain from registering at this moment and contact Ben Fleser ASAP at bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org to discuss sacramental preparation for those baptized outside the Catholic Church or not baptized at all.

*If you are registered at a parish other than St. Benedict, we strongly encourage you to prepare for First Reconciliation/Communion at your parish of registration. A letter of permission from the pastor of your parish is required in order to be prepared for First Communion at St. Benedict. Letters of permission should be submitted by September 27, 2026. Please contact Ben Fleser for assistance.

 

 

FORM INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Please complete the top portion of the registration page under the "Primary Information" Banner. You can choose to create an account or register as a guest.
    • If you'd like to create an account, please make sure the box next to "save profile" is checked. This will allow you to create a password, and log into Give Central in the future and see all of your registrations across all Saint Benedict Faith Formation activities. After you make sure the box is clicked and input your desired password, proceed to filling out the rest of the form.
    • If you would like to check out as a guest, still fill out "Primary Information" section, but unclick the "save profile" box and continue filling out the rest of the form.

Primary Information

Mother's Information

Father's Information

Please Read:

  • If you were baptized in a Non-Catholic church or not baptized at all, please refrain from registering at this moment and contact Ben Fleser ASAP at bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org to discuss sacramental preparation for those baptized outside the Catholic Church or not yet baptized.

    If your child was baptized at St. Benedict, no extra documentation is needed. Your child's record of baptism can be found here, at St. Benedict.

     

  • If your child was baptized at a different Catholic church, parents must obtain a new baptismal certificate from the child's church of baptism (a photocopy of the original certificate will not suffice). Baptismal certificates can be obtained by contacting your child's church of baptism and requesting a new certificate. You can have them mail the certificate directly to St. Benedict:

    St. Benedict Catholic Church
    Attn: Ben Fleser
    300 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, VA 23221

  • Please have your baptismal certificates submitted by October 25.

    * After your child completes their First Communion, their First Communion record will be sent to their church of Baptism. We will keep a copy of the records at St. Benedict, but all sacramental records are kept together at the church of Baptism. 

    For questions and assistance, please contact Ben Fleser (bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org)

Child Information ($30 per Child)

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Primary Address, Emergency Contact and Parish Registration

Sacramental Preparation costs are: $30 per child. This fee includes registration for First Reconciliation/Communion, but not the fees for Family Faith Formation or Youth Ministry. See the Family Faith Formation or Youth Ministry page for a separate registration process. Please do not let finances hinder your registration, we are flexible and can make adjustments. If you require assistance, please contact Ben Fleser.

Questions about payments or any other field on this form? Contact Ben Fleser, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis: bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org, 804-254-8810 x.
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  • Medical and Photo Releases

    This form covers all on-site events at Saint Benedict Catholic Church and Saint Benedict Catholic School events taking place between August 2026 - July 2027. Updates, inclement weather cancelations, and additional correspondence will be done by email. There may be events that require an additional liability form.

    Medical Release

    As parent and/or legal guardian I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor.  I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend St. Benedict Catholic Church the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, its employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with this event from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the Diocese, its employees and agents and chaperones, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses which may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence of the Diocese. 

    I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child.  In the event of any emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment.  I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor.  In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers I give permission for the noted emergency contact to be notified.  I will not hold St. Benedict Catholic Church and the Diocese of Richmond responsible for authorizing any medical treatment beyond necessary transportation to the hospital.

    Please contact Ben Fleser with any questions.

    Use of Pictures/Videos

    Pictures of your child participating in activities related to the parish or diocesan events may be posted through St. Benedict Catholic Church and/or Diocese of Richmond publications or websites. Names of participants will not be used without expressed permission from the parent or guardian. If you do not want your child’s picture to be used for publications please submit an email to Ben Fleser at bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org. 

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