Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church

The celebration of the sacrament of Eucharist takes place in grade 2. Students are expected to have been in a religious education program for first grade before entering this program. Students in parochial school do not need to come to the weekly classes. However, they must come to a special session in the spring (March 27, 2004) and are encouraged to participate in the enrollment ritual during the Special Sunday Celebration (January 11, 2004).The weekly classes use the Celebrate the Faith series . The children spend a lot of time becoming familiar with the church building and its contents and studying the Mass.

First Communion Program
2007-2008

ORIENTATION
(Parents Only)

Monday, November 12, 2007
4:50pm -- Parish Hall
6:50pm -- Parish Hall

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
4:50 -- Parish Hall
7:00pm -- Parish Hall

Choose ONE of the above sessions. I have scheduled these during class time for your convenience. Holy Family parents may come to any session. I will give out forms, general information and dates. I do expect one parent of every child in the Communion Preparation Program to attend even if you had another child make First Communion in the last few years.

RITE OF ENROLLMENT: Parents and Children

Sunday -- January 13, 2008 -- 11:30 Mass

PARENT MEETINGS: Parents Only

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
10-11:30am -- Rooms 9&11

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
7-8:30pm -- Parish Hall

PARENTS are expected to attend. This meeting is offered at your choice of a morning or evening session. This meeting offers background on Eucharist and its meaning in our lives today.

SESSION FOR HOLY FAMILY & EVEREST STUDENTS:

Saturday -- March 8, 2008
9:30-11:30am -- Rooms 9&11
A tour of our church will follow the session.
Parents are welcome to tour with us.

PRACTICE for those participating in Solemn Communion:

Thursday
May 1, 2008
4:30-6pm
in Church

SOLEMN COMMUNION:

Saturday
MAY 3, 2008
11am Mass
in Church

INTER-VICARIATE AGREEMENT: Sacraments are celebrated in the “home parish” when the participant exhibits readiness. Sacramental requirements are determined at the parish and the immediate preparation is the responsibility of the home parish.