• Below you will find a breakdown of the dress codes, times and expectation for both Sacraments. All retreats and practices are MANDATORY for students and as least one parent/guardian. 
   
  RECONCILIATION:
  Retreat and Sacrament Date: May 6, 2023 (Mandatory)
  Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  
  Dress: Church Attire (Please dress appropriately, this is not a Mass but this is an important Sacrament and we should treat it as such.)
  
  What to Expect:
  We have designed a presentation-style retreat which consists of about 5 activities aimed at preparing students for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. After which the students will make their Reconciliation.
  
  We will randomly draw names for the order of Reconciliation.
  
  A parent or guardian will need to escort their child to the confessional and wait for them to complete the sacrament.
  
  The children will be making cards at the retreat with the Act of Contrition on one side and they will add what they would like to confess to the other.
  
  We will be praying the Rosary during confessions and we ask that each child join in after they complete their penance.
  
  We will be collecting canned goods (multiple goods) for the offertory during First Communion. Please bring canned goods to Reconciliation and leave them in the back of Church.
  
  FIRST COMMUNION
  Practice Date and Retreat: May 20, 2023 (Mandatory)
  Time: 9:30 am to 12:30pm
  We have designed a presentation-style retreat which consists of about 3 - 4 activities aimed at preparing students for their First Communion. After which we will practice for the ceremony.
  
  Sacrament Date: May 21, 2023
  
  Time: 10:00 am Mass - Meet outside the Youth Center at 8:30 am for Individual pictures
  
  Dress: The girls should wear a white dress with white stockings or socks and white dress shoes. A headpiece is optional. The boys should wear a white dress shirt with tie, long blue or black dress pants with dress socks and dress shoes.
  
  What to Expect:
  We try to involve every child in the ceremony, some will read while others will be involved in the procession or offertory. We will need readers for the Liturgy, please ask your child if would like to read at the First Communion Mass. NO CHILD WILL BE MADE TO READ. Selection is based on volunteers. Readings will be available soon to give your child time to practice.
  
  *First Communion Banners
  Unfortunately my source for the First Communion banners is no longer carrying the product. I found a comparable option on Amazon. First Communion banners are not required, but we decorate the pews with them and I believe the children will love seeing their banners hang in the church on this very special day.
  https://www.amazon.com/Communion-Hanging-Diamond-Stickers-Decoration/dp/B084WRZN1T/ref=dp_fod_2?pd_rd_i=B084WRZN1T&psc=1