Sacramental Preparations
St. Peter the Apostle supports families in the preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation through prayer, supportive instruction during religion classes, and offering experiences of these Sacraments once they are received.
Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him" -Jn 6:51, 54, 56
Confirmation:
- Confirmation preparation information can be found on our Parish Web Site at: saintpetertheapostle.com
- Confirmation Spectacular, Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:00pm This event is being put on by the Diocese and there will be great music and inspirational speakers here. This event has the power to change your child's life. Please be positive and enthusiastic.
- Confirmation Practice: Monday, November 7, 2011, 6pm Practice and then a spaghetti dinner for the Candidates and their Sponsors.
- Confirmation: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 6:15pm, Candidates arrive by 6:15pm and Group picture will be taken with Bishop Hartmayer at 6:30pm.
First Penance and First Holy Communion:
The celebration of First Eucharist is a special time in the faith life of a child. Therefore, it is most important that children are prepared properly to better understand the importance of the Eucharist in our lives. The children prepare for this sacrament by participating in Religious Education through CCD or Catholic school. The preparations begin in first grade. First Holy Communion is received in the second grade.
Below is a list of important dates and information concerning your child’s First Penance and First Holy Communion. Please take a few minutes to read the information. Please have all forms returned to your child’s teacher ASAP
First Penance: Thursday Jan. 26, 2012 at 7pm in the Church.
- Children should be in the Daily Chapel at 6:30pm
- Church attire is appropriate
- Act of Contrition (the children have been practicing this in class.)
Attendance at Mass is the best way to help your child prepare for life has a practicing Catholic. You are your child’s first teacher and we are here to support what you are doing at home.
First Communion Retreat-Saturday March 31, 9am-12pm.
Children will meet in the Parish Center at 9am. Please plan on picking your children up at 12:00pm after a morning that will help them prepare for the Sacrament of First Communion.
First Communion Practice: Thursday May 3, 2012 4:15-5:30pm in the Church. Please have your child in the church at 4:15pm.
First Communion-Saturday May 5, 2012 at 9:30am. Individual Pictures will be taken at 8:30amwith the group picture being taken at 9:00am.
Dress
Boys: Dress pants (khakis are fine), dress shirt, and tie. Boys are welcome to wear a suit but it is not mandatory. No Sneakers.
Girls-First Communion dress(white dress) and veil is the standard. Veils are available at Saints and Shamrocks, JCPenney, Sears etc.
Please do not let dressing your child for these events be a burden for your family and if we can help in any way to let us know.
Pictures: Individual and group photo will be offered at First Communion. Photography by Lori will be here and will offer a reasonable professional photo. Details to follow.
Please complete the Information form and return it ASAP. If your child was not Baptized at SPA, please return a copy of your child’s Baptismal Form ASAP.
Saints and Shamrocks (309 w. Bull St.) is a great place to pick up a special gifts for these occasions.
Thank you for your continued help and cooperation. If you have any questions concerning your child’s First Penance or First Holy Communion, please feel free to call your child’s teacher or Paula Hubert (at church office).
