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First Confession and Communion Preparation

- Religious Education
Contact Us
- Bill Smith
  
  Director of Religious Education
  
  625-4531 ext 201
  billsmithsppnb.org
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- What we see at Mass

These wonderful sacraments require a two year period of preparation. This begins in first grade with the sacraments being received in second grade.
For those with older children please see the section below.

First Confessions
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 and Wednesday January 23, 2019 at 6 p.m. in the Church.

First Communions
Will be in small groups at the regular weekend masses from April 27 through May 26, 2018

First grade lays the foundation for the immediate preparation in second grade. During this year, stories from the life and teachings of Jesus are presented, prayers are introduced, and we recall Baptism which brought us into God's family, the Church.

Second Graders focus throughout the year on preparing for these two sacraments. Parents are a key and central part of this preparation.
A letter with details on the program will go out in October regarding the Confession preparation and one in mid January regarding Communion.

Mark your calendars:

     1. Parent Sessions for second graders: Two sessions are held for each of the sacraments for a total of four meetings. These are held during the children's classtimes so you have two opportunities to attend each of these. At each session there will be time to deepen our own understanding of the sacraments as adults and tools to work with your children.
Confession Session 1
Sunday, October 7, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Monday, October 8, 2018 6:30 p.m.
  Confession Session 2
Sunday, November 11, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Monday, November 12, 2018 6:30 p.m.

Communion Session 1
Sunday, February 3,2019 9:30 a.m.
Monday, February 4,2019 6:30 p.m.
Communion Session 2
Sunday, March 17, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Monday, March 18, 2019 6:30 p.m.

     2. Presentation of Cross: At the weekend masses on October 21st & 22nd. the parents will be asked to present a cross to their child preparing for the sacraments.
The priest will also offer a blessing for the family for the coming year.

      3. Retreat Days: A four hour retreat (from 10AM-2PM) is held for each sacrament. We offer each of the retreats twice. You may attend either option. Parents are encouraged to join their child for the day.
    Confession Retreat
January 12 or 19, 2019
    Communion Retreat
April 6 or 13, 2019

     4. Interviews provide a time to review the sacrament with the children.
We as a parent be present with them for the interview.
Confession interviews
Sunday January 20, 2019 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Monday January 21, 2019 3:15-4:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:45 p.m.
     Communion interviews
Sunday April 14, 2019 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Monday April 15, 2019 3:15-4:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    5. Communion prayer service and rehearsal:
Thursday, April 25, 2019 & Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6-7 p.m.
Please arrive 10 minutes early so you can set up your family table in St. Mary's Hall.

For this prayer service you will need to bring:
- Bowl
- Hand towel
- Flowers or greenery for a centerpiece
- Tablecloth
- Candle
- Candleholder
- Matches
Older First Communion & RCIA for children
(for those beginning classes in 2nd grade or later)

They will attend the regular weekly classes in their appropriate grade.
Four special sessions are held each year to focus on their preparation for the sacraments. These sessions are for both the child and parents.
These replace the parent sessions listed above. A workbook will be given at the beginning of the each year that the family will complete over the course of the year..

First Year sessions focus on our basic beliefs as proclaimed in our creed.
Parents will be provided with a book to help teach their child the basics. Parent and child will schedule times to meet with the Director of Religious Education to review their progress.

Second Year sessions will focus on preparing the children to receive the sacraments.

The sessions will be held from during the regular classtime on the following dates. The student and parent simply remain in the Saint Joseph Center when the classes head to their rooms on the following dates:
First Year November 4/5, December 9/10, January 27/28 & February 24/25.
Second Year: Sep. 30/Oct 1, December 2/3, February 10/11 & March 31/Apr 1.

Saints Peter and Paul

Catholic Church- New Braunfels, TX

First Confession and Communion Preparation

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Older First Communion & RCIA for children
(for those beginning classes in 2nd grade or later)

First Confession and Communion Preparation

Older First Communion & RCIA for children (for those beginning classes in 2nd grade or later)

Older First Communion & RCIA for children
(for those beginning classes in 2nd grade or later)