Eucharist
First Holy Communion
Children must prepare with PREP classes for two years to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion (FHC).
STUDENTS PREPARING TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MUST ATTEND THE FOLLOWING SACRAMENTAL PREP SESSIONS. ***Please see Parish Bulletin for dates for the current year.***
Presentation of the FHC student at the 10:30AM Mass at St. Ann Church in November.
Parent Meeting is held after that mass. If you can not attend the Parent Meeting it is up to you to obtain any information and materials that are given at that meeting in a timely manner.
Blessed Books: Each child is given lessons to do at home with their parents. One for First Reconciliation and one for First Holy Communion. This is a very easy but rewarding activity to do as a family. The books and instruction will be given at the Parent Meeting.
Reconciliation Retreat: There will be a 2 hour retreat for First Reconciliation usually the first Saturday in February. At least one parent is required to come with their child. This retreat is held at Assumption Church. We meet first in Kelly Hall.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is usually the Wednesday after that retreat unless it falls on Ash Wednesday then it will be the following Wednesday. Reconciliation is at 6:00 pm in Assumption Church.
First Holy Communion Retreat: There will be a 2 hour retreat for First Holy Communion usually the last Saturday in April. At least one parent is required to come with their child. This retreat is held at St. Ann Church.
First Holy Communion Rehearsal is held the Wednesday before FHC at St Ann Church at 6:00 pm. This rehearsal is mandatory for the children's sake. They need the practice to be more at ease for FHC.
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is usually the first Saturday in May. It is held at St. Ann Church at 10:00 am.
*May Procession is on Mother's Day at Assumption Church during the 8:30 am Mass. We ask the FHC children to come in their FHC outfits to honor the Blessed Mother.
*Feast of the Assumption vigil Mass is August 14. Since one of our churches is the Assumption Church we as a parish celebrate the feast of Mary's Assumption into heaven with a big Mass. We ask the FHC children to be a part of this liturgy by attending this mass in their communion outfits and being part of the procession into Mass then down to the water after mass with the Bishop to bless the sea. More information will be given.
*These events are voluntary but do count as a Faith-Filled Event.
Contact Donnamarie Sexton with and questions 609-522-2709 ext. 515 dsexton@notredamedelamer.org