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Seating for First Communion

In order to provide you with the opportunity to celebrate in the church,  there will be two First Communion Liturgies on May 13th, 2023.
Families will be  assigned by the child's last name, and details will be provided at the First Penance Workshop on Nov 14, 2022
 
  Seating for First Communion Liturgies
 First Communicants and parents will be seated in the center front pews of the church.  There will be 2 adults allowed for each child, with 3 First Communicants per pew, for a total of 9 people per pew.  Godparrents, Grandparents, siblings will be sitting at the open seating outside this area, which we call the "First Communion Zone".  
Reception of First Holy Communion
Parents are invited to accompany their children into the sanctuary for reception of First Holy Communion.   At the time of reception, parents are the witness to the child's readiness to receive, and indicate this by placing their right hand on the shoulder of the child.
 


Photography

There is NO PHOTOGRAPHY permitted during the First Communion Mass.  
​This is a tradition at every sacrament and we appreciate your cooperation.  The liturgies will be Livestreamed for families and friends to celebrate with you.  WANT Photography will take photos of your family receiving Holy Communion and these will be available for purchase.  
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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