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First Communion
Baptized children of families registered in the parish who have completed one year of religious education may begin preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. In the Year 2 Preparation Program, students attend weekly classes as well as participate in the Generations of Faith program. Requirements to begin First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation
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Detailed Class Calendar
Sacrament Preparation classes will be held
Mondays from 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM in the Parish Center, Lower Floor
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Meetings for general information regarding the year’s
events. Saturday
& Sunday, September 11 -
12
-- GOF SIGN UP
after every Mass for non-internet households Sun / Mon Sept 19-20
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In class we will be getting to know
each other; setting themes, policies, goals, etc.
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Chapter 1 “We Belong” speaks of our
Baptism into Jesus’ community; prep for
Sunday, Sept 26, 9am Year 2
Belonging Mass
Program enrollment.
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Sept 26-27 Chapter 2 “We Celebrate God’s Love” –
introduces the concept of sin and reconciliation; speak of different
‘kinds’ of sin and differentiate between sins and mistakes October 1, 2, 3, 4 or
5 GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Oct 10-11
NO CLASSES
-- Columbus Day
Weekend Sun / Mon Oct 17-18
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Continue Ch 2; intro Ch 3
Wednesday, October 20 630pm
in the Parish Center Meeting with Fr. Bert on Reconciliation
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Sunday, October 24
9am Listening
Mass
REQUIRED
ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Oct
24-25
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Chapter 3 “We Hear Good News” – we
will look at the parable of the Good Shepherd and God’s love. We
.Listen to Jesus’ stories in the Bible.
Prepare for Family Mass on the 31st
Sun / Mon Oct 31 – Nov 1
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Chapter 4 “We Look at our Lives” – we
look at our actions to see if we are doing what Jesus taught.
Greatest Commandment &
examination of conscience
NOVEMBER 2010
Class focus:
Contrition, repentance, Reconciliation November 5,
6, 7, 8 or 9
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED
ATTENDANCE Sunday,
Nov 14 9am Caring
Mass
- bring an item for the food
drive
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Nov 14-15
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Continue Ch 4
part 2 Sun / Mon Nov 21-22
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Chapter 5 “We Ask Forgiveness” we
will look at the procedure of individual reconciliation.
Children should know 3 prayers and Act of Contrition by now. Sun / Mon Nov 28-29
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Chapter
6 Practice Reconciliation
DECEMBER 2010
Class focus:
Making peace, forgiveness December 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Saturday, Dec 11: 11am -
12:15pm Childcare provided for siblings. RSVP Sunday, Dec 12
9am Yr 2 Making
Peace Mass
.REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun /
Mon Dec 12-13
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Classroom celebration of
Reconciliation
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Prepare for First Communion; making
Godparent Mass invitations Sun / Mon Dec 19-20 Dec 26-27
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NO CLASSES
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Check bulletin for Christmas Mass
schedule
JANUARY
2011
Class
focus: Our Gathering Rites & Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Jan 2-3
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Chapter 1: Baptized into Jesus’ life
and community
January 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Sunday, January 9, 11am
Godparent’s Mass Godparents are invited.
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Jan 16-17
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No class due to Martin Luther
King holiday
Wednesday January 19
630pm FC
Meeting with Fr. Bert and Kathleen
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Jan 23-24
Sun / Mon Jan 30-31
FEBRUARY 2011
Class focus:
Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Feb 6-7
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Chapter 4 “Feasting on God’s Word”
-- the Liturgy of Word and tour the ambo area
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Prepare for February 27 Mass
February
11, 12, 13, 14,
or 15
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Feb 20-21
No classes due to Presidents’
Day & NK Winter Recess
Sunday,
February 27 9am
Celebrating Mass
Bring Bible to be
blessed.
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Feb 27-28
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Tour of the sacristy, vestments and
utensils; New Church?
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MARCH 2011
Class focus: Liturgy of the Eucharist Sun / Mon Mar 6-7
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Tour of the altar area; New Church?
March 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Mar 20-21
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Chapter 5 “Offering our Gifts” – we
will begin to look at the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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Talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent Sun / Mon Mar 27-28
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Chapter 6 “Remembering and Giving
Thanks” – Explaining the Real Presence in the Eucharist:
First taste of the unblessed
bread. Sun / Mon April 3-4 Sun / Mon April 17-18 TBA Saturday May
7
FIRST COMMUNION MASS(ES)
TIME TBA
Sunday, May 8, 9am: Going
Forth &
May Crowning
Communion certificates will be passed out.
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