We Celebrate the EucharistSt. Anne Parish

2015-16

Participants in Sacramental Preparation

• Candidate

• Parents

• Catechists: Joanne Flathers Pat Draper

• Priest/Deacon: Father Deacon Paul

• Community

Who is “Ready” to Receive?First Penance/First Communion Preparation Candidate has:

• Registered as a parishioner of St. Anne Church

• Received the Sacrament of Baptism– If candidate baptized at St. Anne, all set– If candidate not baptized at St. Anne, a copy of Baptismal Certificate from other

parish required

• Is 2nd grade or older (7 years old or older)

• Has completed at least one year of formal religious education– If candidate has attended RE classes at St. Anne, all set– If candidate has not attended RE classes at St. Anne, a letter from other parish

or Catholic school required

• Desires to receive the Sacrament

What Does Preparation Entail?Sunday, October 18 9:30 a.m. Class #1: BELONGING

Sunday, November 15 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Special MassClass #2: CELEBRATING

Sunday, December 13 9:30 a.m. Class #3: LISTENING

Sunday, January 10 9:30 a.m. Class #4: CARING

Sunday, January 31 9:30 a.m. Class #5: MAKING PEACE

Sunday, February 28 2:00 p.m. FIRST PENANCE SERVICESunday, March 6 9:30 a.m. Class #6: GIVING THANKS

Sunday, April 10 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

MassClass #7: SHARING A MEAL

TBD – Mon or Th 7:00 p.m. Practice week before

TBD - Sunday TBD – If # of candidates warrant need for 2nd date

FIRST COMMUNION MASS

TBD - Mon 25 or Th 28 7:00 p.m. Practice week beforeSunday, May 1 TBD FIRST COMMUNION MASS

Sunday, May 15 8:30 a.m. Going Forth Mass and Potluck

We Celebrate the Eucharist Program

Class #1: BELONGING

• The Eucharist is about belonging to a faith community

• Baptism – the First Sacrament of Initiation– Welcomed into God’s family– Washing away of Original Sin– Called by name

Class #2: CELEBRATING• Mass is a celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection

• Themes of celebration– Music– Food– Guests– Decorations– Special Linens– Special Cups and Plates

8:30 a.m. Special Mass: Candidates will be called by name to receive blessing from community

Class #3: LISTENING

• Hearing the Word of God through:– First and Second Readings• Old Testament• New Testament

– Gospel• What Jesus did and said

– Homily• Explanation of the Scriptures that were proclaimed• What’s Really Important?

Class #4: CARING

• Prayer of the Faithful

• Slide presentation with discussion:– “Why would these people need our prayers?”– God’s love shown through ours words and actions

• Five Fingers of Prayer

Class #5: MAKING PEACE

• Forgiveness asked for many times during Mass:– Mercy, Acknowledge unworthiness, Sign of Peace

• Discussion of Sin– Not loving God and others as God calls us to love– Point out transgressions of last month in positive way

• Making Confession– Experience of God’s love and mercy, not punishment– Receive God’s mercy so that we can do better– Video/Church walk-through

Parents attend this class

FIRST PENANCE SERVICE

• 2:00 p.m. in St. Anne Church• Open to candidates and families• Two priests will be in attendance to hear

confessions• Seating:– Priests will be seated in front two pews– Candidates and families will be seated in long pews and back

• Communal Act of Contrition• Private confession

Class #6: GIVING THANKS

• For Creation– Stewardship

• For New Life– We thank Jesus for the gift of New Life every time

we come to celebrate Mass

Class #7: SHARING A MEAL/RETREAT

• Attend 8:30 a.m. mass as a group– Eucharist is a very special meal

• At 9:30 a.m.– Parents attend session with Deacon Paul– Candidates attend class

• At 10:00 a.m.– Parents and candidates gather together:

• Bread of Life Lesson• How We Receive/Why We Receive• Banner materials and assembly

Parents attend this class

First Communion Mass

• First Communion Mass is on Sunday, May 1.

• Practice will take place the week before.– Either Monday, April 25th or Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m.

There will be only one practice session.

• If the number of candidates warrants, then a second First Communion Mass will be scheduled with a practice set for the Monday or Thursday before the new date.– Ideally, candidates will receive sacrament as a collective

group.

• FC Mass scheduling will be finalized after 1st class.

Logistics

• Photography• Videography• Attire

Going Forth Mass

• Sunday, May 15

• Themed:– Going Forth to Love & Serve the Lord & One Another

• Potluck style breakfast following 10:30 a.m. mass

• First Communion attire optional

Before the First Class• TONIGHT, if possible

– Payment – $50.00 for expenses• Cash or Checks payable to “St. Anne Parish”

– First Communion Registration Form• Confirmation of Parish Registration, Baptism Information, RE Completion, etc.• Confirmation of Contact Information

– Parish Registration Form, if needed

• PRIOR TO CLASS– Discussion with candidate about their baptism (who, where, …)

• TO JOANNE BY FIRST CLASS– Copy of Baptismal Certificate

• If candidate was baptized at St. Anne, then all set• If candidate was baptized at other parish, parent needs to call the parish to obtain a copy of

certificate

– Photo of baptism– Sacramental Preparation Class Fee, if not made prior– CORI paperwork if volunteering in classroom

What Can We Be Doing at Home to Prepare?

• Attend mass regularly as a family• Find opportunity for prayer:– Before meals– At bedtime– When prayer requests are made by members of the community– When watching/listening/streaming the news– At mass