SACRAMENTAL DEPARTMENT
Casey Hanley – Coordinator
632-2678 ext. 233
Sacraments are visible signs or symbols of God's saving love for us. Every person, every action has the potential for being a sign, a symbol and a "sacrament". Each of us is called to be a sacrament of Jesus' love and healing.
Candidates for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation take part in a Sacramental preparation process.
Children and youth should be able to pray aloud without assistance the following: the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Glory Be, the Act of Contrition and the Nicene Creed (Eucharist/Confirmation). Candidates should regularly attend Sunday Mass. Children preparing for Reconciliation/Eucharist are encouraged to participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word at the Sunday 9:30 am mass.
** Parents - Please Note - Applications for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist will be mailed in August 2011**
Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Reconciliation Parent/Guardian Meeting (Adults Only)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 @ 7:00 pm - School Cafeteria
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2012 APPLICATION
FIRST RECONCILIATION RETREATS - FOR CANDIDATES & PARENTS
February 11, 2012
FIRST RECONCILIATION will take place on March 6th & 7th @ 7:00 pm in the Church
Sacrament of Eucharist
First Eucharist Parent/Guardian Meeting (Adults Only)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 7:00 pm in the School Cafeteria
FIRST EUCHARIST RETREATS - FOR CANDIDATES & PARENTS
Saturday, January 21, 2012 A - M
Saturday, January 28, 2012 N - Z
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS will take place the weekends of:
April 28th
May 5th
If you have not selected your First Eucharist Date, you may download the form here:
FIRST EUCHARIST DATE SELECTION FORM
Sacrament of Confirmation
Candidates who are interested in the Sacrament of Confirmation will register for the two year program in the beginning of Grade 9. Candidates are required to attend Religious Education Classes at SS Peter & Paul if they are attending a public high school. If Candidates attend a Catholic high school, they attend their Religious Education classes at their high school. All Candidates in Grade 9 will attend two faith sharing events.
Grade 10 students will attend Confirmation preparation classes at SS Peter & Paul, regardless of the high school they attend. These classes will be held once a month. Confirmation is generally celebrated in the Spring of Grade 10.
Current Grade 9 Candidates
You should have received the Application for the two year Confirmation program in the mail. Candidates who are NOT attending a Catholic high school must attend Religious Education classes here at SS Peter & Paul. ALL Candidates are required to attend two (2) faith sharing sessions during the 9th grade year. Our first faith sharing event will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2011. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! More information will be coming in the mail.
If you have not sent in your application for the Confirmation program (9th Graders only), you can download it here.
Current Grade 10 Confirmation Candidates:
You should have received your Session Selection form for Confirmation Sessions in the mail. Sessions meet monthly and begin on September 11th.
For a list of Session dates and times, click here.
Our Parent/Candidate Meeting and Mass will be held on Sunday, September 25th beginning with the 11:30 am Mass. Please report to the Church NO LATER THAN 11:15 am. We will have reserved seating in the Church for Candidates and their parents. Following the Mass, we will go to the school cafeteria for a brief meeting. You will receive materials concerning Sponsor selection and Candidate responsibilities for the upcoming year.
"When the day of Pentecost came it found them gathered in one place.....tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit."
-----Acts 2:1-4
