SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
INFANT
BAPTISMS
Parents must attend a Baptism Class. This class is held the 2nd
Thursday of the month in the Library of the Family Life Center at 7 p.m. You must call the
office to register for the class and to arrange for the Baptism.
Baptisms may be held within the Sunday liturgy or after Mass based on
the availability of a Deacon.
First
Reconciliation (Penance)
First
Eucharist (Communion)
Our Lady of the
Hills Catholic Church is committed to family-centered Religious
Education. This means that in conjunction with your child’s regular
Religious Education class, the child’s family is expected to be actively
involved in teaching and providing their child with additional spiritual
activities (i.e. Mass, sacraments). As parents you brought your child
to Baptism, now you will continue to assist your child in receiving the
many graces available through the sacraments of Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation.
First
Reconciliation and Penance
First
Eucharist (Communion)
First Reconciliation
(Penance)
First Reconciliation
is offered to students age 7 (second grade) and older. The following
guidelines are to help ensure thorough and appropriate preparation of
your children for the sacraments:
·
Youth
must be baptized Catholic & registered in parish
·
Student must be registered in regular Religious Education classes or
attending a parochial school program.
·
Student must have been enrolled in a parish Religious Education program
or parochial school program for at least one year.
·
Parents must attend the Parent meeting.
In early October a
meeting is scheduled for all parents who wish their child to begin
preparation for First Reconciliation. In an effort to support the
family and to reinforce what is being taught at home the Religious
Education classes will also be focusing on forgiveness and
reconciliation for several weeks. Youth must be in attendance and
complete the home materials before they are presented for the Sacrament.
Children celebrating their 1st reconciliation may do so on
the pre-set dates or they
may attend the Parish Communal Penance Services.
1st
Eucharist (Communion)
First Eucharist is
offered to students age 7 (second grade) and older. The following
guidelines are to help ensure thorough and appropriate preparation of
your children for the sacraments:
·
Youth
must be baptized Catholic & registered in parish
·
Youth
must be registered in regular Religious Education classes (Sunday or
Wednesday) or attending a parochial school program.
·
Youth
must have been enrolled in a parish Religious Education program or
parochial school program for at least one year (2002-2003)
·
Parents must attend a Parent meeting.
·
Children should have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Parent meetings are
scheduled in January. You only need to attend one meeting. As stated
previously, the parent is the primary teacher of the faith and as such
is responsible for preparing their child for the Sacrament. To
reinforce what is being taught at home, the Religious Education 2nd
grade curriculum focuses on Eucharist. Once the parents attend the
parent meeting and receive the home materials, your child’s preparation
will begin. Families may choose to participate in a Multi-Family
celebration of First Eucharist or they may select an individual date.
Multi-Family celebrations are held in the spring.
CONFIRMATION
Preparation for the
Sacrament of Confirmation is offered to youth in the 9th
grade or above. The requirements are as follows:
·
Candidate must be baptized Catholic
·
Candidate must have received the sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist
·
Candidate must be registered in the parish & Religious Education program
·
Candidate must be have been enrolled in a parish Religious Education
program or parochial school for at least one year prior to the
Confirmation year.
·
Parent & Sponsor involvement will be necessary during some sessions.
·
The Preparation involves some testing for basic knowledge of the Faith.
·
A retreat is required.
