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| THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST
HOLY COMMUNION
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In
the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of the whole
Christian life, the faithful offer the Divine Victim to
God, and offer themselves along with It, and manifest
the unity of the people of God in the Mystical Body of
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FIRST
RECONCILIATION PROGRAM MEETING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN
IN GRADE 2
If you wish to register your child for the Sacrament
of Reconciliation, the Parish of Our Lady Queen
of the World invites you to attend a PARENT INFORMATION
MEETING in the
Parish Hall on:
Monday, September 22nd, 2008, at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
(for families whose last name starts with letters
A to L (inclusive)
Monday, September 29th, 2008, at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
(for families whose last name starts with letters
M to Z (inclusive)
In September, Registration packages will be sent
home from schools in parish boundaries. Parents
of children from other schools may pick up their
package from Sr. Nida after all
the Masses on the weekend of September 13/14, 2008.
During the Information Meeting, we will explain
about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will
also be given the book to prepare your child for
this sacrament and we will discuss important dates
in preparation for First Reconciliation. This will
also be the time to register your child.
This meeting is for PARENTS ONLY. Please do not
bring your child with you.
For further information, please call Sister Nida
at 905-884-7006 or e-mail at nida_fe@yahoo.com. |
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- Children should receive First Reconciliation
before they can receive their First Communion.
- The parish program is open to all validly
baptized children of the Roman Catholic Rite who have reached
the age of seven whether they are in public, private or
separate schools.
- Those baptized in the Orthodox or Byzantine
Rites have already received their First Communion.
They may participate in the preparation program but cannot
participate in the First Communion celebrations.
- The sacrament should take place in the
parish where the family worships and attends most regularly.
- First Communion takes place during Sunday
celebrations during the Easter Season.
- The preparation for this sacrament takes
place in the home by the parents.
The parents must attend an information and registration
evening, as well as attend two Sunday celebrations with
their children; the Enrollment Mass, the Service of Light,
and family gatherings.
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