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First Reconciliation 2018-2019

Parent Informational Meeting: October 14, 11:45-12:10, Union Street Chapel
October 16, 4:30-4:55, Rosa Road Church

The Home Preparation:

This year we are using a program called Together in Jesus. It is a 5-6 week program where you and your child will spend about 15 minutes each week reading through the chapters and discussing the theme. Your child will also be preparing for First Reconciliation during his/her Faith Formation hour. Practicing the Act of Contrition at home is highly recommended.

The Sacrament:

We will have two dates available for First Reconciliation (you need only choose one):

- Thursday, November 15, 2018. 6:00 p.m. Union Street
- Saturday, November 17, 2018. 12:00 p.m. Rosa Road

You MUST let us know on which date you would like your child to receive First Reconciliation. We need to know how many children to expect so we can be sure to have enough priests on hand. Please e-mail Michelle at mschulmerich@stkateriparish.org with this information.

If your child has special needs, severe anxiety disorders, or other significant medical issues that may prevent this from being a positive experience, please let us know as soon as possible so we have ample time to make adjustments as needed.
First Eucharist 2018-2019
Parent Meetings:
- January 27th - 11:40-12:10, Union Street Chapel
- January 29th - 4:15-4:45. Rosa Road Church
The Preparation: TBD

The Day Retreat:
There are two dates available for this year's First Eucharist day retreat:

March 9, Union Street School, 9:30-12:30
March 30, Rosa Road Parish Center 9:30-12:20

You MUST let the Faith Formation Office know which retreat your child will attend. You only need to attend one. Each child must have a parent or guardian with the for the duration of the day.

At the day retreat, children will be exploring the church via a scavenger hunt checklist, watching a video about First Communion using puppets, making their banners (used to designate family seating on the day of First Communion), and practicing with unconsecrated bread and wine for the first time.

We will need parent assistance to pull this off. Sign-Up Genius lists will be sent in the next few weeks.

The Sacrament:

We will have several weekends available for First Communion Masses. You need to indicate to the Faith Formation Office at your earliest convenience your top 3 choices regarding which mass you would like your child to receive First Communion at. The following masses are available:

- DATES TBD

If your child has special needs, severe anxiety disorders, or other significant medical issues that may prevent this from being a positive experience, please let us know as soon as possible so we have ample time to make adjustments as needed.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish

2216 Rosa Road || Schenectady, NY || 1803 Union Street

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

First Reconciliation 2018-2019

The Home Preparation:

The Sacrament:

First Eucharist 2018-2019

The Preparation: TBD

The Day Retreat:

The Sacrament: