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A Sacrament of Initiation

Preparation for receiving the Eucharist begins in the first grade, and continues through second grade; however, preparation to receive the sacrament is ultimately the parents' responsibility.

Essential Conditions for the Reception of First Eucharist It is necessary that a child:

Believe that the Eucharist IS TRULY the BODY and BLOOD of Jesus, and have a DESIRE to receive Him.

Checklist for First Eucharist

Parents must:

  • Attend Saturday or Sunday Mass with their child every week.
  • Bring child's Baptismal certificate by the CM office.
  • Attend (one parent) one of the First Eucharist meeting planned in February.
  • Help prepare their child for First Eucharist by doing the "At-Home" study program. (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Eucharist, published by Silver, Burdett and Ginn)

Children must:

  • Attend Mass on Saturday or Sunday
  • Be Baptized.
  • Be faithful in attending Religious Education classes or attending a Catholic school where religion is taught daily.
  • Complete the “At Home” study given at the parent meeting. (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Eucharist, published by Silver, Burdett and Ginn)
  • Attend the First Eucharist Retreat

Parent Information Meeting
The attendance by one parent is expected at this very important meeting.  In order for your child to receive the sacrament it is necessary for one parent to attend.

January 31st, 2010 at 1:00pm-2:30pm in the Parish Hall
           
Only one parent needs to attend this meeting, but childcare is offered by reservation only.  Please contact Sue Hawthorne for the nursery: shawthorne@stjudeparish.com

Children’s First Eucharist Retreat*
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8:00am-12:00noon

Children’s First Eucharist Celebrations*
Saturday, May 8th at 10:00am
Classes:  Sunday 8:00am, Monday 4:30pm, & Tuesday 6:00pm
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 7th 5pm

Saturday, May 8th at 1:30pm
Classes:  Sunday 10:00am, Monday 7:00pm, & Tuesday 4:30pm
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 7th 7pm

Saturday, May 15th at 10:00am
Classes:  Sunday 12:00pm,  Wednesday 5:15pm
Special Sacrament Class - Room109 on Tuesday at 6pm
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 14th 5pm

* highlighted events in blue are part of the L.O.V.E. through Service program
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