We Celebrate the Eucharist St. Anne Parish

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 2 nd 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 189:30 a.m.Class #1: BELONGING Sunday, November 158:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Special Mass Class #2: CELEBRATING Sunday, December 139:30 a.m.Class #3: LISTENING Sunday, January 109:30 a.m.Class #4: CARING Sunday, January 319:30 a.m.Class #5: MAKING PEACE Sunday, February 282:00 p.m.FIRST PENANCE SERVICE Sunday, March 69:30 a.m.Class #6: GIVING THANKS Sunday, April 108:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mass Class #7: SHARING A MEAL TBD – Mon or Th7:00 p.m.Practice week before TBD - SundayTBD – If # of candidates warrant need for 2 nd date FIRST COMMUNION MASS TBD - Mon 25 or Th 287:00 p.m.Practice week before Sunday, May 1TBDFIRST COMMUNION MASS Sunday, May 158:30 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 25 th or Thursday, April 28 th 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 1 st class.

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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