In order to give parents more information about 1st communion and 1st reconciliaiton we traditionally have a parent meeting following the school year opening mass. The mass is at 6:30pm and the meeting is in the hall at approximately 7:45pm. The dates changes each year as the start of Religious education changes slightly.
Papers you will receive at the parent meeting
Retreat Permission Form
Annual Calendar for both CGS and 1st communion
Retreat outline
Copy of prayers children are to learn this year
What does the 1st communion program consist of
Wednesday night CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) classes
Extra sessions – to be held in the hall on Monday evenings for five consecutive weeks prior to 1st communion
Please reference the Religious Education calendar for the extra classes.
These sessions may not be able to be made up so please unless there is a family emergency or if your child is literally unable to participate due to illness, please don’t miss them. You are also encouraged to join us if you can. This way you will know what has been taught and know how to follow up to reinforce the lesson with your child at home.
Retreat – outline
Friday
1:45 Leave for new church
Children will be dismissed once Reconciliation is over.
Pictures following mass
After Mass – Cookie Reception at new church
Ways you can help
Sign up to help with the retreat.
Serving food, especially Fathers on Sunday – we need you men too!
Helping to sew the yokes that are worn by the children the day of 1st communion
Practicing prayers with your child – these are on a handout for you