PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF
PENANCE AND EUCHARIST
A child who is in second grade is eligible for preparation for First Penance and Eucharist. This begins with a mandatory informational parent meeting. At this time, parents are informed of the expectations for their child and receive materials for home preparation. First Penance meetings will be in the Fall and First Eucharist in the Spring. There are several other meetings (i.e., 1st Communion Jesus Day Retreat, Interview) that must also be attended to complete this process. Parents are the primary educators and are expected to prepare their child at home.
Baptism Certificates:
We need a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate. If you cannot find or do not have your child’s Baptism certificate you must contact your child’s Baptism church and ask them to please send you a copy. If your child was baptized at Holy Trinity, you may still send a copy or let us know in writing.
If you child was baptized at a military chapel you may request a copy of the certificate by writing: The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, P.O. Box 4469, Washington, DC 20017-0469
Or go to www.milarch.org and select Sacramental Records
2nd Grade Sacrament Requirements:
Student must be enrolled in Religious education program or attend our parish school one year prior to starting preparation. Documentation is required if transferring from another Parish or coming from a Catholic parochial school.
Family must be registered at Holy Trinity Church.
Present proof of baptism (Baptism Certificate).
Must attend weekly Christian formation classes (on Sundays) the entire year or be enrolled in Holy Trinity School.
Parent Meetings are mandatory for Penance/Eucharist. Attend Jesus Day Retreat for child Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8am to 12 noon at Holy Trinity School.
$30.00 fee for home-study books (Includes Penance and Eucharist)
Preparation:
Completion of home-study workbooks.
Know at least 4 prayers: Sign of the Cross, Act of Contrition, The Lord's Prayer and Hail Mary.
If you have any questions, contact Eva Warner, Director of Religious Education at 480-3433, ext 21.