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     Sunday 10-11am  or  Monday 515-615; 6-7  per class   PER 6/1/11 ~ Tentative Dates for Sacramental Preparation Year  2011 - 2012   SUMMER 2011 Meetings for general information regarding the year’s events.   SEPTEMBER 2011 Class focus:  Belonging to God’s family Saturday & Sunday,  September 10-11  --  GOF SIGN UP after every Mass for non-internet households Sun / Mon Sept 18-19 §  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 25, 9am Year 2 Belonging Mass Program enrollment. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Sept 25-26 §  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 2011 Class focus:  God’s love for us Sept 30, October 1, 2, 3 or 4 GENERATIONS OF FAITH REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Oct 9-10 NO CLASSES  --  Columbus Day Weekend Sun / Mon Oct 16-17 §  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. Wednesday, October 19th  630pm             in the Parish Center Meeting with Fr. Bert on the topic of Reconciliation  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE for at least 1 parent, no children Sun / Mon  Oct 23-24 §  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 Sunday, October 23 9am Listening Mass  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Oct 30-31 NO CLASSES due to Halloween on Monday   NOVEMBER 2011 Class focus:  Contrition, repentance, Reconciliation November 4. 5,  6, 7 or  8 GENERATIONS OF FAITH   REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sunday, Nov 13   9am Caring Mass  - bring an item for the food drive  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Nov 13-14 §  Chapter 5: “We Ask Forgiveness” we will look at the procedure of individual reconciliation.  Children should know Act of Contrition by now. Sun / Mon Nov 20-21 §  Chapter  6:“We Go Forth in Pardon and Peace” §  Reconciliation service assignments & movie Sun / Mon Nov 27-28 §  NO CLASS due to Thanksgiving weekend   DECEMBER 2011 Class focus:  Making peace, forgiveness December 2, 3, 4, 5 or  6 GENERATIONS OF FAITH  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Saturday,  Dec 10: 11am - 12:15pm Childcare provided for siblings. RSVP First Reconciliation   REQUIRED ATTENDANCE   Sunday, Dec 11  9am  Yr 2 Making Peace Mass   REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun /  Mon Dec 11-12 §  Classroom celebration of Reconciliation §  Prepare for First Communion; making Godparent Mass invitations Sun / Mon Dec 18-19 Dec 25-26 §  NO CLASSES §  Check bulletin for Christmas Mass schedule             Tentative Dates for Eucharist Preparation           2011 - 2012 JANUARY 2012 Class focus: Our Gathering Rites & Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Jan 1-2 §  No Classes due to New Year’s Day Sunday, January 8, 11am  Godparent’s Mass Godparents are invited.REQUIRED ATTENDANCE January 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 GENERATIONS OF FAITH  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Jan 15-16 §  No class due to Martin Luther King holiday Wednesday, January 18th 630pm             in the Parish Center Meeting with Fr. Bert on the topic of Eucharist  REQUIRED ATTENDANCE for at least 1 parent, no children Sun / Mon Jan 22-23 §  Chapter 1: “Belonging”–What does it mean to be baptized into Jesus’ life and community? §  Chapter 2: “Invited to the Table” -- looking at our community’s meal – the Eucharist. Sun / Mon Jan 29-30 §  Chapter 3: “Gathering to Celebrate”-- What happens at the beginning of our Mass? FEBRUARY 2012 Class focus:  Liturgy of the Word Sun / Mon Feb 5-6 §  Chapter 4: “Feasting on God’s Word” --What is the Liturgy of Word? §  Tour of the Church–sacristy, sanctuary, ambo, choir areas February 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 GENERATIONS OF FAITH REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon Feb 19-20 No classes due to Presidents’ Day & NK Winter Recess Feb 20th -24th                ASH WEDNESDAY is this week. Check bulletin for Mass times. Sun / Mon Feb 26-27 §  Chapter 5: “Offering our Gifts” – What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? §  First week of Lent; spend some time talking about this Liturgical Season Sunday,  February 26th 9am Celebrating Mass REQUIRED ATTENDANCE MARCH 2012 Class focus: Liturgy of the Eucharist Sun / Mon Mar 4-5 §  Chapter 6: “Remembering and Giving Thanks” – Explaining the Real Presence in the Eucharist Sun/ Mon Mar 11-12 §  Chapter 7: “Sharing the Bread of Life” – the Lord’s Prayer §  First taste of the unblessed bread. Sun / Mon Mar 18-19 §  Chapter 8: “Going Forth to Love and Serve” §  Continue practice with bread; send FC assignments home March 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27 GENERATIONS OF FAITH      REQUIRED ATTENDANCE APRIL 2012 Class focus: Preparation for our First Communion Sunday, April 1st  9am  PALM SUNDAY, children in Entrance Procession REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Sun / Mon April 1-2 §  Rehearse FC Liturgy, continue practice with bread.  BANNERS & DRAWINGS DUE §  HOLY WEEK – check bulletin for time of services. Sun / Mon April 8-9 April 15-16   NO CLASSES -- Easter Week NO CLASSES -- NK Spring Break Sun / Mon April 22-23 §  Rehearse FC Liturgy, continue practice with bread.   April 27, 28, 29, 30 or May 1 GENERATIONS OF FAITH REQUIRED ATTENDANCE MAY 2012  Class focus: Rehearsal and Communion Thursday, May 3 FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL -- 6:00pm in the Church for children and at least one parent. Saturday, May  5 FIRST COMMUNION MASS  11am Sunday, May 6th 9am Going Forth Mass & May Crowning