"Together in Jesus" is our parish formation ministry for Parish children in Grade 2 from our Parish School of Religion (PSR), Holy Trinity and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception day schools and Family Based Catechesis (FBC). Together in Jesus initially focuses on parents, who have the primary role in their children's formation. Parents gather for formation in community, fellowship, and prayer experiences at several times throughout the year. These gatherings focus on the irreplaceable role of parents, the role of the community, and what we do to help our children prepare to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Because this is a Sacrament of Initiation, mystagogy takes the children into deeper insights and appreciation for the gift of Reconciliation and Communion with Jesus.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR CHILD MAKES FIRST RECONCILIATION OR FIRST COMMUNION!
Your child MUST be baptized or have a recognized baptism from the Catholic Church
You MUST be a parishoner of Holy Trinity or St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. If you are not, you will need to get pastoral permission from the church you are registered at.
Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 AM = All children who are St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parishioners will receive First Reconciliation.
Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 AM = Holy Trinity parishioners with last names A–L will receive First Reconciliation on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Saturday, November 9 at 12:00 PM = Holy Trinity parishioners with last names M–Z will receive First Reconciliation on Saturday at 12:00 PM.
*Day of First Reconciliation: Please plan to arrive and be seated in a pew 15 minutes before the start of the Reconciliation service. There are not assigned seats for First Reconciliation. There will be a program and Sacrament of Reconciliation guide for each child.*
Dress Code: Appropriate Church Clothes (no shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, no sports uniforms, no jeans).
Preparation for First Reconciliation: Each family has been provided a Together in Jesus First Reconciliation folder. This folder contains short lessons that are to be completed by both parent and child as they prepare outside of the classroom for First Reconciliation. This folder is to be turned in to the Office of Religious Education on our October 27th meeting. If you would like more time, please let us know.
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