EUCHARIST
FIRST EUCHARIST
Once a child has been prepared for Sacrament of First Reconciliation, they can prepare to receive First Eucharist.
Parent Preparation Sessions 2012
Sunday, March 4 from 1-4pm
This is a session for parents to prepare themselves to work with their children in preparation to receive the Sacrament.
RETREAT for parents and children:
Saturday, May 5, 2011 from 9am-12pmCELEBRATION of First Eucharist:
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 9/10, 2012
Guidelines for First Eucharist
* The Church recognizes parents as the most influential agents of catechesis for their children; the first educators, or catechists.
* The basic responsibility for sacramental preparation rests with the parent. The role of the Parish is as an aide to parents.
* Parents will attend a preparation session for First Eucharist to help them remember the meaning and purpose of Eucharist.
* Children will prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Penance ‘prior’ to their first reception of the Eucharist.
* For children seeking sacraments, a copy of the child’s baptismal is required. (If you experience any problems, please contact the Parish office).
* A child ‘must’ have participated in Religious Education sessions or have been enrolled in Catholic School the year prior to sacramental year.
* For children not baptized as infants who have attained the age of reason
(defined as age 7), the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) adapted for children is the process for them. Please contact Amy Woods at amy@sacredheartnorfolk.org
Before Receiving the Sacrament the child will …
* know who Jesus is, some main events in His life and the story of His death and resurrection.
* participate actively and consciously in the Mass.
* distinguish between ordinary bread and Eucharist
bread (Christ’s real presence).
* have a desire to receive First Eucharist.
Sacramental Preparation
Ministries
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DAILY MASS WEEKEND MASSTuesday at 5:30pmSaturday at 5:30pm
WEEKEND MASSTuesday at 5:30pmSaturday at 5:30pmWednesday at 5:30pm Sunday at 8am and 11am
Thursday at 7am
Friday at 7am
"Remember that our Christian life gets its core indeed its very focus from all that we do here at the table of the Lord. It is here that we are forgiven, that we are nourished and sent forth to be Christ in the world." (Fr. Dan Klem)
