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Preparation for Penance / Reconciliation and First Communion
                    
The months of preparation to receive the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist are a wonderful time in a child's life.  It is also a gift for their families and an opportunity to appreciate anew the great grace which the Lord gives us in the sacraments.

We hope to give families the resources and support to effectively prepare their children.

Of course, in these  pandemic months, much is uncertain.  We have scheduled events and celebrations, but  please note that all dates are tentative and contingent on public safety guidelines.

The schedule for 2020-21

Celebrations are tentatively scheduled for these dates.  Due to the public health emergency, this is subject to change.  Please don't plan on these dates until you hear definitively in the winter of 2021.
  • Saturday, April 17 at 1:00 PM
  • Sunday, May 2 at 11:30 AM

​First Communion celebration at St. Thomas Becket
  • Sunday, April 25 at 12:30 PM

Celebration of First Penance and Reconciliation:     Due to the public health emergency, this will happen at various dates and times to be determined in the winter of 2021.

Review of how to celebrate the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

Online Form to let us know of the date your child celebrated the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation  
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First Communion retreat  might be offered as a family take home activity.  Contact Renata Sosin for details.

Banner instructions for St. Emily

For St. Thomas Becket
See Renata Sosin for details about the ceremony and the banner kit.


Newsletters

We send an email newsletter home periodically to keep you updated on what is happening in the Penance / Eucharist program.

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November 24, 2020
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