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
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 13th 9am Liturgy or 11am Liturgy
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
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
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
Families are assigned by last name of the child
Saturday May 13th 9am Liturgy or 11am Liturgy
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
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