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TIMELINE FOR SACRAMENTS 2022

FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT NIGHT
Monday, November 14, 2022
You came, we’re glad, you’re ready!

Actions: 
1.    Fill out the blue “Penance and First Communion Preference Sheet” and return to Patti Williams in the SRE office.          
a.    Select date for Penance:  February 15th or February 16, 2023
b.    Order and Pay for First  Communion Banner - OPTIONAL
2.    First Penance Book: Do one lesson per week with your child

First Reconciliation
Wednesday February 15th or Thursday February 16th 2023
Actions: 
1.    Both parents and child meet at 7pm. You will sit with your child for the celebration.  There is open seating in the church.
2.    Allow as much as 2 hours, as we stay until all have been to a priest.
3.    Seriously consider a babysitter for little ones.

FIRST COMMUNION WORKSHOP
  Saturday, March 25, 2023
Actions:
1.    Bring yourself and your child to O’Donnell at 9am -11am if we are able to gather
2.    Pick up First Communion Packet (includes “First Eucharist Book”)
3.    Pick up banner materials if you ordered
4.    First Eucharist Book: Do one lesson per week with your child

FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICES
Monday-Tuesday May 8-9 Children Only Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 3:30-4:30pm
11am Liturgy (K-Z) 5-6pm

Wednesday May 10 Parent and Child Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 6-7pm
11am Liturgy (K-Z) 7:15-8:15pm)
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 13th 9am Liturgy (A-J) or 11am Liturgy (K-Z)

Please arrive at 8:30am for the 9am Liturgy, and at 10:30am for the 11am liturgy. 


Questions?  Please contact pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org or (310) 546-4734

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SACRAMENT CELEBRATION

PROPER DRESS

FIRST PENANCE:  Wear attire appropriate for Sunday Mass.
FIRST COMMUNION:
BOYS:           Long sleeved white shirt, WHITE TIE
                      Dark dress pants (navy blue, black, DARK brown)
Dark dress shoes
NO SUIT COATS OR JACKETS during the celebration
NO TENNIS SHOES OR JEANS
         
GIRLS:        WHITE DRESS length optional (No hoops); modest sleeve. White suit may also be an option.

                        WHITE VEIL (with or without floral headpiece)

                        WHITE SHOES – think safety! (high heels, sandals are not)

                        NO GLOVES   or other objects in hands

 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES may be blessed after the celebration.  Please do not have anything in your child’s hands during the ceremony.

 SEATING FOR FIRST COMMUNION:

Each child may have 2 adults with them in the pew, with a total of 9 people in each pew.  Siblings and family and friends will be seated anywhere outside the area reserved for First Communicants and parents.  We will be following the LA County guidelines regarding masking and social distancing that are in place in May of 2023.


 Photography
There is
no photography permitted during the First Communion Mass.  This is a tradition at every sacrament and we appreciate your cooperation! 
WANT Photography will be taking photos of your family receiving Holy Communion and the photos will be available for purchase through them.  
http://www.wantphotography.com/WANT_Photography/WANT_Photography.html

 Questions?  Please contact pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org or (310) 546-4734

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  • SRE School of Religious Education
    • Application for SRE
    • 2022-2023 Calendars
    • Parent Student Handbook >
      • Directory
      • Mission Statement & Philosophy
      • Roles of Parents/Students
      • Curriculum
      • Sacraments
      • Attendance
      • Class Cancellations
      • Arrival/Dismissal
      • Campus Rules
      • Parent Participation
      • Child Abuse Prevention
    • Handbook for Catechist
    • Volunteer to Teach
    • Parent Resources
  • First Penance First Holy Communion
    • Welcome to the Sacrament Year
    • What First Penance Means and Guidelines >
      • Bringing the Sacrament of Penance Home
      • Act of Contrition/Prayer of Absolution
    • Preparing to Receive the Eucharist
    • First Communion Workshop
    • First Communion Practices/Mass Assignments
    • Seating for First Communion
    • Altar Server Request Form
    • First Penance/First Communion Dress Code/Photo Policy
    • May Crowning Procession
  • New Parent Orientation
  • Faith Celebrations
  • Safeguarding Children (VIRTUS)
  • Lesson guide: what are we covering this week? Make up work/online course
  • Parent Portal for SRE
  • Parent Checklist for First Penance
  • Teaching Touching Safety
  • Teaching Touching Safety Permission slips
  • First Penance
    • First Penance
  • Religious Education Classtimes
  • Restricted Retreat Payment
  • New Page
  • About Religious Education
  • VIRTUS Session Information
  • Children's Liturgy