SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENTS (PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT CONFIRMATION)

FIRST EUCHARIST

INFORMATION SHEET

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH

Preparation for this sacrament will take place in the following manner.

1. 1 Meeting for parents (each meeting will be 11/2 hour)

2. 3 Meetings for children (each meeting will be 1 ½ hours)

3. Homework – the children will need to complete the booklets at home with the supervision and guidance of the parents

The MANDATORY Meeting Schedule follows:

ATTENDEES	DATE	TIME	LOCATION
Parents	Feb. 7/10 Feb. 8/10	2:30 – 4:00 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm	Large Meeting Room
Children	Feb. 27/10 or	10:00 – 11:30 am 12:30 – 2:00 pm	Large Meeting Room
Children	Mar. 27/10 or	10:00 – 11:30 am 12:30 – 2:00 pm	Large Meeting Room
Children	Apr. 24/10	10:00 – 11:30 am	The Church

Important information:

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.

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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.

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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.