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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 2011-2012

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...

     
Tue., Jan. 31, 2012 Parents Only - 6:30 p.m. Elliott Hall
Feb. 4 & 5, 2012 Blessing of 1st Communion Children at all Masses Church
Mon., Mar. 26, 2012 Parent & child - 6:30 p.m. Church
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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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 2011/2012

Dates coming soon...

Sept. 13, 2011

Confirmation Parents & Candidate Meeting - 7pm

Elliott Hall
Sept. 25, 2011 Confirmation Service Retreat – RE - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. School
Sept. 27, 2011 Confirmation Service Retreat – School - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. School
Tue., Nov. 8, 2011 Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Elliott Hall
Nov. 12/13, 2011 Blessing of Confirmation Candidates All Masses Church
Dec. 3, 2011 Confirmation Youth Rally - tentative  
Mon., Apr. 2, 2012 Chrism Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral - 7:30 p.m.  
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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