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Evangelization -
Eucharist
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Written by Sr. Anne Monahan
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Friday, September 18, 2009 |
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Dear Parents of First Communicants:
The family, described by the Second Vatican Council as the "domestic church," is the model for faith formation and spiritual development, where children first learn the virtues to be People of God. Children first encounter the Gospel and its message, and learn to pray, at home. It is through the kindness and loving expression of family members that children see the tenderness of God's love come to life. In and through family life children observe what it means to be a true follower of Jesus! At Holy Name of Jesus Church, parents play the primary role in preparing their children for First Reconciliation and First Communion through a home-based study program, with guidance and support from the parish. Therefore, on one Monday evening in October, November, January and March, children will meet with a catechist in the second grade classroom and the parents will meet in the Sr. Regina Conference Room, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The schedule for the meeting dates is as follows: Block I - October 5: November 2 January 4: March: 1
Block II - October 12: November 9: January 11: March: 8
Block III - October 19: November 16: January 18 March: 15
Block IV - October 27: November 24: January 26: March: 30
• PARISH MISSION IS ON February 22-24
First communicants are assigned to a block, according to their last name, as follows: - BLOCK I--A through H
- BLOCK II-1 through Q
- BLOCK III--R through Z
- BLOCK IV IS SPANISH
Please note parents and children are required to attend each of the four block meetings to which they have been assigned as a pre-requisite to the child's reception of First Communion in May 2010. - RITE OF ENROLLMENT: First step in preparing for these sacraments. This will' take place at the First Block Meeting.
- RECONCILIATION: Held in Holy Name Church on MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010, 7:00PM in Church. This Sacrament will be celebrated for ALL children who will receive First Communion in May 2010.
- RETREAT DAY: For your information, a day of reflection will be held for the first communicants on Sunday, April 18, 2010, after the 8:45 Mass and closing about 2:30 PM. This day will be for all the children to assist them preparing their hearts to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
- PRACTICE: APRIL 26, APRIL 27, APRIL 28(Spanish), 6:30pm – 8:30pm IN CHURCH.
- FIRST COMMUNION - SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 10:00AM ENGLISH, 1:00PM SPANISH
If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 683-3555ex. 19 or 13 Wishing you every blessing as you lead your child to God's love.
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