Parish School of Religion: First Communion

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Preparation

Children are enrolled in and regularly attend Grade One religion classes before they are placed in First Penance and First Communion Classes in Grade Two. This sacrament is received in late April each year. Catechists will do some preparation with the children for this sacrament. The parents are expected to help prepare their child for this most important sacrament. This handbook will help parents with this preparation. The children will participate in a Workshop and there are Parent Meetings to help the parents prepare their child for First Communion.

Parent Meetings

Two parent meetings for all parents of First Communion children of the 2008-2009 School Year will be held. The first meeting on First Reconciliation will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2008, in Flaherty Hall from 7 – 9 pm. The next meeting on First Communion will be held on January 13 in Flaherty Hall from 7 – 9 pm. All parishioners are also welcome. This flyer provides some detail.

Workshop

A First Communion Workshop is held each year for parents and children receiving their First Communion. This year, the workshops will be held on Sunday March 8 and Sunday March 15 from 1:30-4 pm in Flaherty Hall. A parent must be present with each child. Parents and children are expected to attend one of these workshops. This flyer provides some detail.

Schedule

First Penance Meeting for Parents
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 (7-9 pm Flaherty Hall)

First Penance
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Penance Service begins at 7:00 pm in the Church

First Communion Meeting for Parents
Wednesday, January 13, 2009 (7-9 pm Flaherty Hall)

First Communion Workshops
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Each workshop is from 1:30-4 pm in Flaherty Hall

First Communion Masses and Receptions
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009