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Sacramental Preparation

1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist 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.

Communion
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. 
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.) 
1st Reconciliation Meetings: Calendar for 2009/2010
Tuesday, October 13  Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. Church
Tuesday, November 17 Parents & child - 6:30 p.m. Church
Monday & Tuesday, January 11 & 12, 2010

Celebration of 1st Reconciliation

Church
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. Church
Wednesday, March 31 1st Communion Retreat Day -
8:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. 
School
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
 


Confirmation 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.

Confirmation for 2009/2010
Tuesday, September 15

Confirmation Parent& Candidate Meeting - 7pm

Church
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.
 
Friday, October 30 Sponsor information sheets due to the Religious Ed office. (Sponsor forms will be given at September Meeting)  
Tuesday, November 3 Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Church
Saturday/Sunday,
November 7 & 8
Blessing of Confirmation Candidates All Masses  
Monday, March 29 Chrism Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral - 7:30 p.m.  
Monday, April 26 Confirmation Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. Church
TBA Confirmation Mass -
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