(rev. 4/1/2008) |
| First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation |
| Note: Because of the importance of the parent’s role in this process, at least one parent of each child should be in attendance at all of the following sessions (*except March 8). |
| Date |
Event |
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
7:00-8:30 pm
School Auditorium
or
Friday, October 19, 2007
9:30-11:00 am
PAC Room 201
(Parish Activities Center) |
Parent Meeting
(for parents only)
An adult overview of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and of the preparation process for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. We will distribute books for at-home use, and will also explain the procedure for signing up for a First Communion time. |
Sunday, November 11, 2007
10:15 am Mass
Church |
Sacramental Commitment Sunday (for second-graders of the school AND Religious Ed. Program). Presentation of the second-graders to the parish community as candidates for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Pews will be reserved for second-graders and their parents. Religious Education students have class beforehand as usual. |
Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00-8:00 pm
(for last names A-K)
or
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
7:00-8:00 pm
(for last names L-Z) |
Parent/child Gatherings in the Auditorium.
Discussion, prayer, and role-play to help the children become more comfortable as they approach the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.
|
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
7:00 pm
(for last names A-K)
or
Saturday, January 26, 2008
10:00 am
(for last names L-Z)
|
First Reconciliation liturgy
|
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
7:00-8:30 pm
School Auditorium
or
Friday, February 22, 2008
9:30-11:00 am
PAC Room 201
(Parish Activities Center)
|
Parent meeting (for parents only).
An adult overview of the sacrament of Eucharist and suggestions for practical ways that parents can help children connect home/life experiences to Sunday Eucharist. Also, we will review operational details for the First Communion liturgies. |
Saturday, March 8, 2008
9:00-11:15 am, last names A-K
or
1:00-3:15 pm, last names L-Z |
Children’s retreat in preparation for First Communion
Parent Volunteer Assignments for Retreats
in Adobe Reader (pdf - 78KB) |
Monday, April 14, 2008
7:00-8:00 pm
(for last names A-K)
or
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
7:00-8:00 pm
(for last names L-Z)
|
Parent/Child Gatherings in the Auditorium |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
First Communion Rehearsals
for children and parents in the Church.
4:00 - 5:15 pm for the 11:30 am liturgy
5:45 - 7:00 pm for the 2:00 pm liturgy |
| Sunday, May 4, 2008 |
First Communion liturgies at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm
(Sign up for liturgy preference will be done online via the parish website in November. Instructions for the process will be communicated at the parent meetings in October. There is room for 55 families at each service. Times will be assigned on a first come - first served basis.) |
