2026-2027 Registration for PREP/CCD Year

(Updated 4/12/2026)

Registration for OLMC’s PREP program for the 2026-2027 instruction year begins on April 12, 2026 and closes on August 31, 2026.

PREP/CCD Classes for 2026-2027

First Penance/First Communion in 2026

For our First Penance/Holy Communion class, we accept children from 7 to 13 years of age.

Classes will be held on Wednesday, from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, beginning on September 9, 2026.

First Penance will be conferred by Father Cauterucci on Sunday, March 7, 2027 after the 10:30 am Mass.

Holy Communion will be conferred by Father on Saturday, April 24, 2027 at the 10 am Mass.

Sacraments of Initiation Class

For our Sacraments of Initiation class, we accept children in Grades 5 through 8.

This class is for children who have not received First Penance and Holy Communion prior to Grade 5.

Confirmation PREP

Confirmation PREP is a consecutive two-year program for the Sacrament which is conferred in Grades 7 and 8, as per Archdiocesan guidelines. Students must begin classes in either grade 6 or 7 to be eligible. 

Classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 4:15 pm until 5:15 pm, beginning September 8, 2026. We will offer Confirmation, Year 1 instruction this year. Year 2 instruction will begin in September 2027 with the reception of the Sacrament anticipated  during 2028. 

A Mass of Reconciliation will be held for all Confirmation – Year 1 students on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 10:30 am. Students will receive the Sacrament after Mass has ended.

Registration for the 2026-2027 PREP/CCD Instruction Year

The Registration Fee is $200, and is due at the time of registration. It must be paid in full no later than August 1, 2026.

No student will be accepted without a completed Registration Form (including required church documents) and paid registration fee.

Fees and documents can be brought to the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 noon.

Absolutely no registration will be accepted after August 31, 2026!

To Begin Registration

Please register on line at www.ourladymountcarmel.net. Form is located in the 2026-2027 PREP/CCD Registration Form submenu tab. Email completed form to olmcprep@comcast.net

Call the Parish Office at 215-334-7766 for further information.