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Explaining the Sacraments:

Reconciliation

  Reconciliation (Penance) celebrates and reminds us of God’s mercy and helps us to experience divine forgiveness, to forgive ourselves and to become reconciled with others.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated weekly each Saturday afternoon between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.  There are also two communal celebrations scheduled during Advent and Lent.  Preparation for First Penance (Reconciliation) usually begins in first grade.  The actual celebration of First Penance is in early December for second grade.  These are children who are preparing for First Eucharist.  Parents assist in the preparation of their children for this sacrament and are expected to attend those meetings that will support their efforts.

Eucharist

  Eucharist celebrates our life together as a community, the presence of Christ in our midst, the Word that is proclaimed and explained, many dimensions of the paschal mystery of death and rebirth.  We celebrate our unity with Christ in communion and service.  The Eucharist is celebrated daily and may be received at Mass and at the Good Friday Service.  First Eucharist is celebrated generally in the second grade.

  Requirement for First Eucharist candidacy:

1.      Candidates are registered parishioners.

2.      Candidates should have completed two consecutive years of religious instruction in the parish catechetical program or a Catholic School.

3.      Candidates should know basic prayers (The Sign of the Cross, The Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary).

4.      Candidates should attend and participate in our parish Sunday liturgy.

 

Parents are involved with their children in preparing for this sacrament and are expected to attend scheduled parent meetings.

  Registration information may be found on the Registration Link on this website. 

  For more information, please contact Dr. Marcia Klink at the Parish Center Office, 201-891-8390.