TIMELINE FOR SACRAMENTS 2025
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT NIGHT
Monday, November 13, 2025
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 12th or February 13th 6:30pm
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 12th or Thursday February 13th 2025 6:30pm
Actions:
1. Both parents and child meet at 6:30pm. 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 22nd 9-11am
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 5-6 Children Only Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 3:30-4:30pm
11:30am Liturgy (K-Z) 5-6pm
Wednesday May 7 Parent and Child Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 6-7pm
11:30am Liturgy (K-Z) 7:15-8:15pm)
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 11th 9am Liturgy (A-J) or 11:30am Liturgy (K-Z)
Please arrive at 8:30am for the 9am Liturgy, and at 11am for the 11:30am liturgy.
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 bodice/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.
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 [email protected] or (310) 546-4734
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT NIGHT
Monday, November 13, 2025
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 12th or February 13th 6:30pm
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 12th or Thursday February 13th 2025 6:30pm
Actions:
1. Both parents and child meet at 6:30pm. 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 22nd 9-11am
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 5-6 Children Only Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 3:30-4:30pm
11:30am Liturgy (K-Z) 5-6pm
Wednesday May 7 Parent and Child Practice
9am Liturgy (A-J) 6-7pm
11:30am Liturgy (K-Z) 7:15-8:15pm)
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 11th 9am Liturgy (A-J) or 11:30am Liturgy (K-Z)
Please arrive at 8:30am for the 9am Liturgy, and at 11am for the 11:30am liturgy.
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 bodice/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.
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 [email protected] or (310) 546-4734