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Sacramental Preparation |
classes are offered to children in 2nd grade during the regular Sunday morning Religious Education classes. Children are required to have one year of Religious Education preparation before entering the sacramental program. The religious education students will combine with the St. Thomas school students for extra curricular events and will celebrate the sacraments as one class. Parents are required to attend all scheduled parent sessions to help their children prepare to receive the sacraments. |
Dress Code for 1st Communion
Please do not have your child carry anything, (bible, missal, rosary, etc.) Shortly after 1st Communion, a time will be set by Fr. Bill to bless the sacramental gifts.
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Girls' Dress Code
The traditional white dress and veil is appropriate. Also a “Sunday” best pastel dress is also acceptable. The veil should not cover the face. Floral wreaths and/or no head covering are also acceptable attire. Please do not have your daughter wear gloves.
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Boys' Dress Code
Dark or Khaki dress pants, dress shirt and tie, dress shoes are appropriate for boys. A suit coat is optional. (Please note: no jeans or sneakers.)
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1st Reconciliation Meetings: Calendar for 2009/2010 |
| Tuesday, October 13 |
Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, November 17 |
Parents & child - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Monday & Tuesday, January 11 & 12, 2010 |
Celebration of 1st Reconciliation |
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1st Communion Meetings: Calendar for 2010 |
| Tuesday, February 2 |
Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. |
Church |
Saturday/Sunday,
February 6 & 7 |
Blessing of 1st Communion Children at all Masses |
Church |
| Tuesday, March 9 |
Parent & child - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, March 31 |
1st Communion Retreat Day -
8:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, April 20 |
1st Communion Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
1st Communion Celebration,
St. Thomas the Apostle - 11:15 a.m. Mass
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preparations are offered to children in 8th grade during the regular Sunday morning RE classes. Confirmation candidates will profess their desire to be confirmed into the Catholic Church through prayer and a retreat experience. Students are required to have one year of RE preparation before entering the sacramental process. The religious education students will combine with the St. Thomas school students for extra curricular events and will celebrate the sacrament as one class. Parents are required to attend all scheduled parent sessions to help their children prepare to receive the sacraments. A sponsor is also chosen to help the candidate with their preparation.
| Tuesday, September 15 |
Confirmation Parent& Candidate Meeting - 7pm |
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| Saturday, October 10 |
Confirmation Youth Rally, Manchester College
Leave St. Thomas main parking lot 7:30 a.m. return 7:30 p.m.
Details given at September Meeting. |
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| Friday, October 30 |
Sponsor information sheets due to the Religious Ed office. (Sponsor forms will be given at September Meeting) |
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| Tuesday, November 3 |
Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Meeting - 7:00 p.m. |
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Saturday/Sunday,
November 7 & 8 |
Blessing of Confirmation Candidates All Masses |
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| Monday, March 29 |
Chrism Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral - 7:30 p.m. |
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| Monday, April 26 |
Confirmation Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. |
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Confirmation Mass -
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