diocesan weekly bulletin inserts POPE BENEDICT'S WORLD DAY OF THE SICK MESSAGE FOR 2010
| SACRAMENTS (PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT CONFIRMATION)
FIRST EUCHARIST INFORMATION SHEET 1.
1 Meeting for
parents (each meeting will be 11/2 hour) 2.
3 Meetings for
children (each meeting will be 1 ˝ hours) 3.
Homework –
the children will need to complete the booklets at home with the supervision and
guidance of the parents
1.
Mass Dates for
the children to receive First Eucharist are May 1/2 all Masses.
We will be asking you to choose one of the Mass dates at the Parents
Meeting. We will be limiting the
number of children receiving the First Eucharist at each of the masses so that
we can ensure each celebration is special and not rushed. 2.
Everyone’s
time is valuable and we ask that you please respect this by being on time for
all meetings. 3.
Attendance at
the parent and children’s meetings is MANDATORY
and should be given priority in your child’s life.
This is your way of passing on your faith to your child.
Failure to attend all of the meeting could result in your child not being
able to receive the sacrament.
____________________________________________________________________________________ CONFIRMATION There are two MANDATORY Orientation/Registration sessions. Parent and Confirmation Candidate ONLY need to attend one of these sessions. This sacrament is for children in grades 7 and up. Prerequisites for this sacrament is Baptism, First Communion and Reconciliation.
Orientation/Registration Sessions: Saturday, May 1st, 2010 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 10:00am Saturday, May 8th, 2010 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 10:00am
Parents will receive the registration package at one of the above mentioned session dates. All information will be given at the session and outlined in the package as well. It is very important to attend one of these sessions if you would like your child to receive this very important sacrament. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Please attend one of the above sessions to register your child for this sacrament.
____________________________________________________________________________________ BAPTISMS: Call the parish office to register for a preparation course. We offer these classes once a month (excluding July and August) either a Saturday (12:30pm - 5:00pm) or two consecutive Sunday evenings (6:45pm - 9:00pm). Baptisms take place on Sundays at 1:30pm. Call the office to book the Baptism as well. Office times are Mon 9-12noon and Tues-Fri 9-4pm.
MARRIAGES: Either the bride or groom has to be a baptized Catholic living in the church boundaries or registered with the parish. You can call the parish office and speak to one of the secretaries to book your wedding day. The couple has to complete a marriage preparation course, and attend a number of scheduled meetings with the priest. You need to have at least 6 months notice, if there has been no previous marriages. For more information or to book your wedding day, please call the parish office at 403-285-3773. Office times are Mon 9-12noon and Tues-Fri 9-4pm.
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