First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Sacrament Preparation
- The Diocese requires that children must be involved in formal preparation for the sacraments one year prior to their reception. Children at Level 1 who have had continuous attendance for the year 2010-2011 at St. Mary’s School, Children’s Faith Formation (Classroom), or Faith Fest (Intergenerational) for that year fulfill this requirement.
- Preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist includes:
- Weekly attendance at weekend Mass
- Attendance and active participation at all formal catechesis: St. Mary’s School, Children’s Faith Formation (Classroom), or Faith Fest (Intergenerational)
- Participation in all parent and child sacrament preparation sessions which provide an opportunity for parent and child to grow in the understanding of the sacraments
- Completion of any home assignments (if necessary)
- Providing a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate (if not baptized at
- Holy Eucharist)
- Completion of Sacramental Information Form with picture of child
- Sacrament Preparation fee - $30 (includes Reconciliation & Eucharist) Checks may be written to Holy Eucharist Church.
- Participation in parent/child rehearsals
- All candidates who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are encouraged to continue receiving the Eucharist weekly and to receive the Lord’s gift of forgiveness when needed (once or twice a year is recommended)
Sacrament Preparation Dates
First Reconciliation
Note: To facilitate the integration of all children of our parish preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance), at times they will be divided into groups alphabetically by last name. If someone has a conflict due to a significant family occasion, e.g. a wedding, on the date your child is scheduled for a blessing, come to the other blessing.
* Please arrive 15-20 minutes early for each of the following to allow time to get settled, sign in, obtain name badges and materials. WE WILL BEGIN EACH SESSION ON TIME. On dates for blessings, please sign in at the table in the atrium, pick up your name badges and then go to any seats in the church. PLEASE HELP US RECYCLE: At the end of Mass, please return name badges to the table in the atrium so we will have them for the next session.
Date & Place Time Event
September 26, 2011 (Mon) 7:00 p.m. Parent Meeting (Parents only) Church and Faith Formation Wing
Oct. 22, 2011 (Sat.) 5:00 p.m. Mass Blessing (Child & Parent A-L) Church
Oct. 23, 2011 (Sun.) 10:30 a.m. Mass Blessing (Child & Parent M-Z) Church
November 4, 2011 (Fri) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prep Day 1 (Child & Parent)
Baptismal Font, Church, Faith Formation Wing
December 2, 2011 (Fri) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prep Day 2 (Child & Parent)
Church, Hoffman Hall, Faith Formation Wing
December 17, 2011 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. First Reconciliation at Parish Advent Reconciliation Celebration
Sacrament Preparation Dates
First Eucharist
Note: To facilitate the integration of all children of our parish preparing for the Sacrament of Eucharist at times they will be divided into groups alphabetically by last name. If someone has a conflict due to significant family occasion on your date for a blessing, please come to the other blessing.
* Please arrive 15-20 minutes early for each of the following to allow time to get settled, sign in, obtain name badges and materials. WE WILL BEGIN EACH SESSION ON TIME. On dates for blessings, please sign in at the table in the atrium, pick up your name badges and then go to any seats in the church. PLEASE HELP US RECYCLE: At the end of Mass, please return name badges to the table in the atrium so we will have them for the next session.
Date Time Event
January 12, 2012 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. Parent Meeting (Parents only)
Faith Formation Wing
January 14, 2012 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass Blessing (Child & Parent A-L)
Church
January 15, 2012 (Sun) 10:30 a.m. Mass Blessing (Child & Parent M-Z)
Church
January 28, 2012 (Sat) 1:00- 3:30 pm Prep Day 1 (Child & Parent)
Baptismal Font, Church, Hoffman Hall
February 25, 2012 (Sat) 1:00-3:30 pm Prep Day 2 (Child & Parent)
Church, Hoffman Hall, Faith Formation Wing
March 17, 2012 (Sat) 1:00-3:30 pm Prep Day 3 (Child & Parent)
Church, Hoffman Hall, Faith Formation Wing
April 28, 2012 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass First Communion*
April 25 (Wed) 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal
April 29, 2012 (Sun) 10:30 a.m. Mass First Communion*
April 26 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal
May 5, 2012 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass First Communion*
May 2 (Wed) 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal
May 6, 2012 (Sun) 10:30 a.m. Mass First Communion*
May 3 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal
May 12, 2012 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass First Communion*
May 9 (Wed) 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal
*First Communion Dates will be chosen at the Parent Meeting, January 12
7th Level First Year Confirmation Preparation Dates
Note: To facilitate the integration of all children of our parish preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, at times they will be divided into groups alphabetically by last name. If someone has a conflict due to significant family occasion on your date for a conversation with Father Andrew, please let us know in advance so arrangements can be made for you to come to one of the other scheduled dates.
Date Time Event
October 26, 2011 (Wed.) 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Orientation
Hoffman Hall (Candidate & Parent)
November 7, 2011 (Mon.) 7:00 p.m. (A-E) Conversation
Pope John XXIII in Formation Wing w/Fr. Andrew
November 14, 2011 (Mon.) 7:00 p.m. (F-K) Conversation
Pope John XXIII in Faith Formation Wing w/Fr. Andrew
November 21, 2011 (Mon.) 7:00 p.m. (L-P) Conversation
Pope John XXIII in Faith Formation Wing w/Fr. Andrew
November 28, 2011 (Mon.) 7:00 p.m. (Q-Z) Conversation
Pope John XXIII in Faith Formation Wing w/Fr. Andrew
February 18, 2012 (Sat) 2:00–4:45 p.m. 7th Level Preparation Day (Candidate & Sponsor) followed by blessing at 5:00 p.m. Mass
March 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Refresher (with Parents)
March 31, 2012 10:00 a.m. Lent Reconciliation Service
Level 8 Second Year Confirmation Preparation
During the 8th level, the students are presented as Confirmation candidates and concentrate more fully on the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s presence in their lives. Candidates focus on giving witness through their service to their family, parish and community that will help strengthen them to live and practice their faith as they continue to grow.
Note: To facilitate the integration of all children of our parish preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, at times they will be divided into groups alphabetically by last name.
8th Level Second YearPreparation for Confirmation includes:
- Weekly attendance at weekend Mass
- Attendance and participation at all formal catechesis :
St. Mary’s School, Children’s Faith Formation (Classroom), or
Faith Fest (Intergenerational)
- Attendance at 8th Level Confirmation Orientation with parents
- Participation at 8th Level Confirmation Retreat in March 2012
(Candidates only) Information will follow.
- Attendance and participation at blessings
- On-going recording of reflections in Confirmation Journal. Please bring this journal to your interview with Father Andrew.
- Individual interview with Father Andrew. Call main office ext. 100 to make an appointment (see dates on next page)
- Participation in 9th Grade Evening of Reflection Fall 2012 (Candidate,
Parents and Sponsors (if possible))
- Completing service and stewardship activities
- Providing necessary documentation: baptismal certificate (unless baptized at Holy Eucharist), sacramental information form with candidate’s picture, stewardship/service hours summary
- Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Lenten season either on any Saturday or at the Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service (10 a.m. March 31)
- Participation in a total of 2 rehearsals: 1 rehearsal for candidates only and 1 rehearsal with sponsor (if sponsor cannot attend, a parent may come in order to communicate details to sponsor)
- Sacramental fee $30 (checks written to Holy Eucharist Church)
Level 8 Second Year Confirmation Preparation Dates
Please arrive 15-20 minutes early for each of the following to allow time to get settled, sign in, obtain name badges and materials. WE WILL BEGIN EACH SESSION ON TIME. On dates for blessings, please sign in at the table in the atrium, pick up your name badges and then go to any seats in the church. PLEASE HELP US RECYCLE: At the end of Mass, please return name badges to the table in the atrium so we will have them for the next session.
October 27, 2011 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. 8th Level Confirmation Orientation Hoffman Hall and Church
(Candidate & Parent)
October 29, 2011 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass Blessing 8th Level (A-L)
Church
October 30, 2011 (Sun) 10:30 a.m. Mass Blessing 8th Level (M-Z)
Church
March 2012 Confirmation Retreat (Candidates only)
September 19, 2012 7:00 p.m. Evening of Reflection
(Candidate & Parent)
8th Level Individual Conversation w/Fr. Andrew
Please call the parish office ext. 100 to make an appointment for one of the following dates and times as soon as possible, but no later than the week before January 23 to January 27 . Appointments are between 4:00-6:00 pm. These conversations will take place in the Kolbe Room (near the bathrooms at the side entrance). If, for some reason, you have to change your appointment, please call at least 48 hours in advance. Please be sure to bring your Confirmation journal with you to your conversation time with Father Andrew.
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January 30 ( Mon.)
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February 27 (Mon.)
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March 14 (Wed.)
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February 1 (Wed.)
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February 29 ( Wed.)
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March 19 ( Mon.)
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February 6 (Mon.)
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March 5 (Mon.)
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March 21 (Wed.)
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February 13 ( Mon.)
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March 7 (Wed.)
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April 16 (Mon.)
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February 15 ( Wed.)
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March 12 (Mon.)
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April 18 (Wed.)
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Confirmation Practices and Confirmation Date
TBA Confirmation Practices*
TBA Confirmation (in Fall 2012) *
We submitted 3 dates for Confirmation to the diocese, as soon as we receive word about the date for Confirmation, we will communicate this to you along with the times for rehearsals.
