First Communion & First Reconciliation  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 Family is Registered Member of Parish (if not, contact Carole Brown at 884-2105) Child is Baptized (if not done at SFDS, please submit certificate from the Baptizing Parish) Child must have completed one year of Religious Education  Child must be registered with the Office of Religious Education (if you have not received the forms and information, contact Karen Paul at 885-3639 x16)   Click here for a printable version of the Detailed Class Calendar  Click here for a printable version of the Procedures for Reconciliation   Sacrament Preparation classes will be held Sundays from 10 AM to 11AM or Mondays from 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM   in the Parish Center, Lower Floor Please arrive on time.  If your child will not be at class please call Karen at 885-3639 x16.   CALENDAR AT A GLANCE     6 classes:  Sunday 10-11am  or  Monday 515-615; 6-7 children per class     ~ Tentative Dates for Sacramental Preparation Year  2010-2011   SUMMER 2010 Meetings for general information regarding the year’s events.   SEPTEMBER 2010      Class focus:  Belonging to God’s family Saturday & Sunday,  September 11 - 12  --  GOF SIGN UP after every Mass for non-internet households Sun / Mon Sept 19-20 §  In class we will be getting to know each other; setting themes, policies, goals, etc. §  Chapter 1 “We Belong” speaks of our Baptism into Jesus’ community; prep for Mass. 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 2010     Class focus:  God’s love for us 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 §  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 ·         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 ·         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 §  Continue Ch 4  part 2 Sun / Mon Nov 21-22 §  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 §  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 First Reconciliation   REQUIRED ATTENDANCE   Sunday, Dec 12  9am  Yr 2 Making Peace Mass                    .REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun /  Mon Dec 12-13 §  Classroom celebration of Reconciliation §  Prepare for First Communion; making Godparent Mass invitations Sun / Mon Dec 19-20 Dec 26-27 §  NO CLASSES §  Check bulletin for Christmas Mass schedule                                                       Tentative Dates for Eucharist Preparation            2010 - 2011 JANUARY 2011   Class focus: Our Gathering Rites & Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Jan 2-3 §  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 §  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 §  Chapter 2 “Invited to the Table” we are looking at our community’s meal – the Eucharist.   Sun / Mon Jan 30-31 §  Chapter 3   “Gathering to Celebrate” what happens at the beginning of Mass. FEBRUARY 2011       Class focus:  Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Feb 6-7 §  Chapter 4 “Feasting on God’s Word”  -- the Liturgy of Word and tour the ambo area §  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 §  Tour of the sacristy, vestments and utensils; New Church? §    MARCH 2011      Class focus: Liturgy of the Eucharist Sun / Mon Mar 6-7 §  Tour of the altar area; New Church?   March 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 GENERATIONS OF FAITH      REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Mar 20-21 §  Chapter 5 “Offering our Gifts” – we will begin to look at the Liturgy of the Eucharist. §  Talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent Sun / Mon Mar 27-28 §  Chapter 6 “Remembering and Giving Thanks” – Explaining the Real Presence in the Eucharist: First taste of the unblessed bread. APRIL 2011       Rehearsal and Communion Sun / Mon April 3-4 §  Chapter 7 “Sharing the Bread of Life” – the Lord’s Prayer §  Continue practice with bread. April  8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 GENERATIONS OF FAITH    REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sunday, April 17 9am  PALM SUNDAY, children in Entrance Procession REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon April 17-18 NO CLASSES HOLY WEEK – check bulletin for time of services.   NK Spring Break TBA FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL   MAY 2011                     Saturday May  7 FIRST COMMUNION MASS(ES) TIME TBA  Sunday, May 8, 9am: Going Forth  &  May Crowning   Communion certificates will be passed out.