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Faith Formation
2011-2012
Reconciliation and First Communion
The sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are offered to
children in grade 2 and higher. Your child must be enrolled in the Faith Formation
program or a Catholic School (not private Christian)
before preparing for these sacraments. First Eucharist is
a sacrament of initiation; it is important that your child is an
active member of the parish community into which he or she is
being initiated. We ask that your
child have regular attendance at both M ass and Faith Formation
classes for a least one year prior to celebrating the Sacraments.
Sacramental celebrations take place within the parish community. It is not
a "school" celebration.
Important
Date:
Sunday, October 2 -
10:15 AM – Information meeting
in church for all
parents of children celebrating sacraments of
Reconciliation and
Eucharist.
The following items must
be turned in to the Faith Formation office by October 2, 2011:
- Original copy of the
child's baptismal certificate
- $75.00 to cover the cost of the retreat,
materials, and sacramental books.
Note: No child or adult will be
denied participation or reception of the Sacrament because of money. If
you are unable to pay or need assistance, please contact Lynda Monckton or Nancy
Davis.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Preparation for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) takes place in the Fall.
Parents and children are required to attend four preparation sessions:
- Monday, November 7, 6:30-8:00 PM - Parents and
children meet in church.
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Monday, November 14, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Parents and children meet in church.
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Monday, November 21, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Parents and children meet in church.
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Monday, November 28, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Parents and children meet in church.
The Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be celebrated at a communal penance service on
Saturday, December 3 at 10:00 AM in church.
Preparation for the Sacrament of
Eucharist
Preparation for the
Sacrament of Eucharist
(First Communion)
takes place in the Spring. Parents and children are required to
attend four preparation sessions:
- Wednesday, April 11, 6:30-8:00 PM - Parents and
children meet in church.
- Wednesday, April 18,
6:30-8:00 PM - Parents and
children meet in church.
- Wednesday, April 25,
6:30-8:00 PM - Parents and
children meet in church.
- Wednesday, May 2, 6:30-8:00 PM - Parents and
children meet in church.
In addition, parents and students are required to attend a
Family Retreat Day on Saturday, May 12 from
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Click
here for a Printable Version of the 2011-2012 Faith Formation Schedule.
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