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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 2011-2012
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| Tue., Oct. 11, 2011 |
Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| Tue., Nov. 29, 2011 |
Parents & child - 6:30 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
Mon., Jan. 16, 2012
Tue., Jan. 17, 2012 |
Celebration of 1st Reconciliation -
7:00 p.m. |
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1st Communion Meetings: Calendar for 2012
Dates coming soon...
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| Tue., Jan. 31, 2012 |
Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| Feb. 4 & 5, 2012 |
Blessing of 1st Communion Children at all Masses |
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| Mon., Mar. 26, 2012 |
Parent & child - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Wed., Mar. 28, 2012 |
1st Communion Retreat Day -
7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
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| Tue., Apr. 24, 2012 |
1st Communion Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| Apr., 29, 2012 |
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.
| Sept. 13, 2011 |
Confirmation Parents & Candidate Meeting - 7pm |
Elliott Hall |
| Sept. 25, 2011 |
Confirmation Service Retreat – RE - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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| Sept. 27, 2011 |
Confirmation Service Retreat – School - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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| Tue., Nov. 8, 2011 |
Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Meeting - 7:00 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| Nov. 12/13, 2011 |
Blessing of Confirmation Candidates All Masses |
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| Dec. 3, 2011 |
Confirmation Youth Rally - tentative |
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| Mon., Apr. 2, 2012 |
Chrism Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral - 7:30 p.m. |
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| Apr. 30, 2012 |
Confirmation Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. |
Elliott Hall |
| May 7, 2012 |
Confirmation Mass - 7:00 p.m.
Line up in Elliott Hall by 6:30 p.m.
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