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Children s Sacramental Preparation for 2nd 3rd graders

Important Handouts. First Reconciliation

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Children s Sacramental Preparation for 2nd 3rd graders

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    1. Children’s Sacramental Preparation for 2nd & 3rd graders Parent Orientation Meeting October 23, 2011

    2. Important Handouts First Reconciliation & Holy Communion Calendar First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Registration form Parental Agreement (2 copies) PowerPoint Handout Did you sign-in?

    3. OPENING PRAYER Let us stand and pray: God of hope and forgiveness, we are all in need of your healing. We ask you to make us open to change of heart, to a conversion, so that we may be an example to our children as they prepare to receive your grace in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Take these stony hearts of ours and transform them by your love and forgiveness into hearts overflowing with love for you and for your people. We ask this humbly in the name of your Son Jesus. AMEN.

    4. What does the Eucharist mean? What does it mean for you to receive the Body and Blood of Christ each Sunday? What do you hope for your child when he or she receives Jesus Christ in the Eucharist for the first time?

    5. What do the Sacraments mean for us? Through the Sacraments God’s invisible graces, that are always present and always being offered, are made visible in a special time, a special place and a special way. Our celebration of the Sacraments is both our reception of this gift from God and our response to God’s invitation to enter into relationship with God.

    6. Before preparing to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist… Your child will examine their relationship with Jesus…. Confess their sins…. Seek God’s forgiveness, receive absolution… And reconcile with God and others through contrition.

    7. The Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation February 18, 2012

    8. Call to faith Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division

    9. Parental Agreement #2 I understand that if my child has more than 3 unexcused absences that postponing the celebration of the sacraments may be necessary. I understand that any excused absence is to be reported to Teresa Albright prior to the following CCE class and that it is my responsibility to discuss make-up work at home with my child’s catechist.

    10. Internet Resources for Parents Our Sunday Visitor: Call to Faith http://your.harcourtreligion.com/ctf/nsmedia/menu.html Parish Website www.sacredhearthouston.org

    14. What is my role as a parent… “The role of the parent in (religious) education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute.” (CCC #2221) “Parents have the first responsibility for the (religious) education of their children.” (CCC #2223) The C.C.E. program and its catechists are pleased to assist you in this role.

    15. Parental Agreement #3 I understand that I may be asked to do activities at home with my child to help prepare them for the Sacraments. I also understand that in order to prepare myself for this very important moment in my family’s life that I am to attend (two) monthly Journey for Parents classes held during CCE class. November 13 – Reconciliation: Mercy of God’s Love December 11 – Eucharist: Foundation of All Graces

    16. Parental Agreement #4 & #5 First Reconciliation & Holy Communion Registration Form Due by November 7, 2011 Copies of Birth Certificate & Baptismal Certificate Due by January 22, 2012

    17. PROGRAM RESOURCES Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

    19. Registration (Sacramental registration form, list of parental agreements, required documents information) Program Schedule (list of all events pertaining to sacramental preparation) Program Materials (includes links to home lesson plans, handouts, catechist contact information, etc.)

    20. Important Dates February 18, 2012 (8:30 am – noon) Reconciliation Retreat & Reception of the Sacrament (#7) May 5, 2012 (8:30 – 11:00 am) Holy Communion Retreat (#7) May 13, 2012 (3:00 pm) First Holy Communion Mass (#8)

    21. Parental Agreement #9 I understand that if there are any requirements that myself or my child cannot meet, I will schedule a meeting with the DRE as soon as possible to discuss preparation alternatives.

    22. Questions? Contact Teresa Albright at talbright@sacredhearthouston.org OR call (713) 659-1561, ext. 142

    23. Please take a moment… Complete your child’s registration form Sign the Parental Agreement form If you have more than one child preparing this year, please complete one form per child. After our closing prayer, please push in your chairs place the completed forms in the basket at the entrance. Return your pen if you borrowed one.

    24. Let us pray: God our Father, You are present to us in Word, Eucharist and community. Bless us with the vision to recognize You in our midst and to be vibrant witnesses to our children of Your goodness in our world. We ask this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. AMEN.

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