1st Reconciliation
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1st Holy Communion
Children typically celebrate the sacraments in 2nd grade but, it is not unusual for 3rd graders to join this program. A prerequisite to the immediate preparation of 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion is one year of attendance in either a Catholic School or a Catholic Religious Education Program prior to this year. The children celebrate the sacraments in February (Reconciliation) and May (Eucharist). The immediate preparation of the two sacraments includes both classroom sessions for the children only, as well as, activities & learning sessions that include parents. Children-only sessions are from 8:40 - 9:50 am in the Parish Center. All other activities & events are specified on the calendar below. Older children (4th grade+) who wish to receive their 1st Communion may do so on an individual basis & by contacting Mrs. McSparron, DRE, bernmc@nycap.rr.com.
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It is likely that 1st Communion will not be celebrated the first weekend of May as planned, but please be assured that your children WILL celebrate 1st Holy Communion…it is a matter of when and how – Fr. James and I will devise a plan. We will contact you directly with details closer to the end of the month as we follow local and state government guidelines & mandates.
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Religious Ed Home School for 1st Communion Families
We offer you the following activities to cover areas that
we were planning on presenting in the next few weeks.
we were planning on presenting in the next few weeks.
1. Finish working through the Gold Book using the "Family Guide"
2. Watch the video "Catholic Church Tour for Children" especially if you were unable to attend the Church Scavenger Hunt here at MC |
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3. Complete the "Church Tour" worksheet (click "download file").
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Answer sheet to the "Church Tour" worksheet (click "download file")
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4. Watch Brother Francis' video, The Mass
The Mass is the primary focus of 1st Communion Prep
(I suggest that you watch the video in parts: 00:00-13:31; 13:31-17:55, 17:55-24:25, & 24:25-End))
(I suggest that you watch the video in parts: 00:00-13:31; 13:31-17:55, 17:55-24:25, & 24:25-End))
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5. Create your own Mass Booklet (click download file)
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6. Sadlier offers "My Mass Book" for free. Click on the link below. Go to the end of the list of resources and look for "With Jesus Always Mass Book"
UserName = SadlierStudent Password = ReadyToLearn!
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1st Holy Communion Song
Thank You, God
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Click "Download File" below to read lyrics of song
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March 8, 2020-8:45-10:00 AM Children's class-PC Rm C
March 8, 2020-9:00-10:00 AM Parent Mtg-PC Rms A&B
March 10, 14, OR 15 - Parent(s) & Child Church Scavenger Hunt (see list below for the day & time you signed up)
March 22 - 8:45-10:00 AM Children's class-PC Rm A
April 5 - 8:45-10:00 AM Children's class-PC Rm A
April 28 or April 29 -1st Communion Rehearsal according to Mass for which you signed up
May 2&3, 2020-1st Communion at all Masses
May 10-10:00 Mass May Crowning by 1st Communicants
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Congratulations to the Children of Our Parish Who Have Received God's Loving Forgiveness Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the First Time on February 1, 2020
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Elementary Sacraments
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