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PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS |
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2008/2009 PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
To be considered a candidate for celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion a child must be:
· Baptized in the Catholic tradition…AND
· At the age of discretion, understanding right from wrong, Usually 7 years of age…AND
· Has completed a full year (2007/2008) of formal foundational catechesis (attending weekly Christian Education Classes or attending a Catholic School)…AND
· Currently enrolled and attending formal catechesis for the year of 2008/2009. Preparation includes formal instruction during regular class time and a 3 hour Parent/child retreat per sacrament received…AND
· Families should be attending Sunday Mass…AND
· A Copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate needs to be received and attached to the registration form…AND
· If your child did not attend Christian Education Classes/Catholic School at SEAS for the year of 2007/2008, you will need to attach proof from the Church where your child attended…AND
· A $35 book/materials fee covers both sacraments
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