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Welcome to the Sacrament Year!
Please note all dates are subject to change
​as we respond to challlenges that may come our way this year.  

In the Second Year of Religious Education, 
whether you attend AMS or SRE, please note these important dates: 
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
First Penance Evening for Parents only
7pm in the church
First Penance Journey Launch
 
Wednesday February 4 or Thursday February 5, 2026
First Penance  6:30pm in the church

Saturday, March 21, 2026
First Communion Workshop
9-11am O'Donnell Hall

Parents and First Communicant participate 
First Communion Journey Launch

Monday -Tuesday May 4-5 2026
First Communion Practices for Children Only
9am Liturgy  3:30-4:30pm
11:30am Liturgy  5-6pm

Wednesday May 6, 2026
Parent and Child First Communion Practice
9am Liturgy  6-7pm
11:30am Liturgy  7:15-8:15pm

Saturday, May 9, 2026

First Communion Liturgies
9am Liturgy 
11:30am Liturgy 


These dates are for you, to aid you in the journey toward these grace filled events.
They are as important for you as for your child.
 
Julie McGinity, Director of Religious Education
(310) 546-4734 [email protected]
July 15, 2025
 

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  • SRE School of Religious Education
    • Application for SRE
    • 2024-2025 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
  • New Page
  • About Religious Education
  • VIRTUS Session Information
  • Children's Liturgy