TIMELINE FOR SACRAMENTS 2020-2021
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT NIGHT
Wednesday, January 6, 2020
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 10th or February 11th
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 10th or Thursday February 11th
Actions:
1. Both parents and child meet at 4pm or 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 20, 2021
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
Due to continued restrictions on gatherings on our church campus, there will not be any First Communion Practices this year.
However, we will be able to gather in our Church! We will be celebrating 4 Liturgies over 4 Saturdays in May.
Each liturgy is limited in its occupancy, so seating is restricted to a total of 5 people, including the First Communicant and parents.
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 1st 9am Liturgy Aguilar-Dunlap
Saturday May 1st 11am Liturgy Easley-Kerwin
Saturday May 8th 9am Liturgy Key-Renke
Saturday May 8th 11am Liturgy Ritchie-Zieger
Please arrive at 8:30am for the 9am Liturgies, and at 10:30am for the 11am liturgies.
Questions? Please contact pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org or (310) 546-4734
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 also
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 and siblings only. If your party of 5 includes people outside your family, they will be seated in another pew in the church. All safety precautions will be followed for the celebration of Mass at American Martyrs.
1. Remain seated throughout the liturgy, except when you are directed to receive Holy Communion by an usher.
2. Maintain 6 feet social distancing
3. Facial coverings are required at all times.
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
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT NIGHT
Wednesday, January 6, 2020
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 10th or February 11th
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 10th or Thursday February 11th
Actions:
1. Both parents and child meet at 4pm or 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 20, 2021
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
Due to continued restrictions on gatherings on our church campus, there will not be any First Communion Practices this year.
However, we will be able to gather in our Church! We will be celebrating 4 Liturgies over 4 Saturdays in May.
Each liturgy is limited in its occupancy, so seating is restricted to a total of 5 people, including the First Communicant and parents.
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 1st 9am Liturgy Aguilar-Dunlap
Saturday May 1st 11am Liturgy Easley-Kerwin
Saturday May 8th 9am Liturgy Key-Renke
Saturday May 8th 11am Liturgy Ritchie-Zieger
Please arrive at 8:30am for the 9am Liturgies, and at 10:30am for the 11am liturgies.
Questions? Please contact pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org or (310) 546-4734
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 also
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 and siblings only. If your party of 5 includes people outside your family, they will be seated in another pew in the church. All safety precautions will be followed for the celebration of Mass at American Martyrs.
1. Remain seated throughout the liturgy, except when you are directed to receive Holy Communion by an usher.
2. Maintain 6 feet social distancing
3. Facial coverings are required at all times.
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