Sacramental Preparation

Spiritually preparing baptized children 7  years through fifth grade. We use an extensive and comprehensive Sacramental Preparation program that is designed to help guide students as they prepare for a lifetime of being healed in the sacrament of Reconciliation and of being nourished at the table of the Lord.


First Reconciliation
 
Students are required to have attended one complete year of Religious Education prior to this year of Religious Education at Sts. Simon and Jude or at another parish, a Catholic school, or in an approved home school curriculum, along with providing proof of attendance from the parish.
 
In addition, students are required to attend four 3-hour sessions of Reconciliation preparation.  The child must also meet the following requirements in order to be accepted for the registration in the Sacrament Preparation Program:
 

1. Must be a baptized Catholic.
2. Must submit a copy of the Certificate of Baptism at time of registration.  [If your child was baptized under a denomination other than Catholic, that Certificate of Baptism is also required along with required notification of that information at the time of registration by calling Sonya Thibert @ 281-292-9801.]
3. Must be at least 7 years old.

• Recognize you are your child’s primary catechist(s).
• If student was not baptized at Sts. Simon and Jude parents MUST attach a copy of the student’s Catholic Baptismal Certificate with the Registration Form at time of registration.
• If student was baptized at Sts. Simon and Jude parents MUST complete the Baptism Verification Form, and MUST attach it to the Registration Form at time of registration.
• Students must be prepared for the sacrament of Reconciliation before entering Eucharist preparation within the same school year.
• Assure your child is present and on time for each four 3-hour required sessions, without leaving class early.
• Attend Parent Orientation Meeting in September along with scheduled Required Parent Meetings throughout the year.  
• Assure your child completes his/her required “RCL Reconciliation” Student Book along with reviewing each chapter with your child.
• Assure your child has memorized a version of the Act of Contrition, Hail Mary, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be and Fatima Prayer.
• Role-Play provided “How to Receive Reconciliation Steps” with your child.
• Attend Reconciliation Service in January with your child.
• Enable your student to experience God’s grace through these activities:    

2012 - 2013 Sacramental Preparation Session One Calendar

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2012 - 2013 Sacramental Preparation Session Two Calendar

First Eucharist

Students are required to have attended and completed instruction on Reconciliation within the same school year, prior to beginning instruction on the Eucharist, at Sts. Simon and Jude, another Catholic Parish, or Catholic School. Parents must register their child for either Session One or Session Two of Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist.

In addition, students are required to attend four 3-hour sessions on Eucharist preparation. The child must also meet the following requirements in order to be accepted for the registration in the Sacrament Preparation Program:
 

1. Must be baptized Catholic.
2. Must submit a copy of the Certificate of Baptism at the time of registration. 
3. Must be at least 7 years old.

Parent (s)
 

• Student must have regularly attended one year of religious education the previous year. ( Parents must provide a letter and attendance sheet from the parish stating that your child attended.)
• Students must be prepared for the sacrament of reconciliation before entering Eucharist preparation within the same school year.
• Assure your child is present and on time for each four 3-hour required session, without leaving class early.
• Recognize you are your child's primary catechist(s).
• If student was not baptized at Sts. Simon and Jude parents must attach a copy of the student's Catholic Baptismal Certificate with the Registration Form at the time of registration.
• If student was baptized at Sts. Simon and Jude parents must complete the Baptism Verification Form and attach it to the Registration Form at the time of registration.
• Attend Parent Orientation Meeting in September along with scheduled Required Parent Meetings throughout the year. Assure your child completes his/her required "RCL Eucharist" Legacy Edition Student Book along with reviewing each chapter with your child.
• Enable your child to experience God's grace through these activities:

>Attend with one or both parents as parents participate in Reconciliation. 
> Weekly active participation as a family in Sunday Mass celebration.
> Weekly active participation in receiving the Blessed Sacrament.
> Monthly active participation in First Friday Mass and Adoration.
> Weekly actice participation as a family in Sunday Mass celebration.
> Volunteer for one of our Ministries; Catechist, Office Aide durng CCE, Extraordinary Minister, Lector, Usher, RCIA sponsor, Outreach...

2012 - 2013 Sacramental Preparation Session One Calendar


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2012 - 2013 Sacramental Preparation Session Two Calendar

Parent Participation
 
Parents are the primary educators of their children and are reminded to help their children grow in their faith through doing their home lessons with them as well as attending weekly Mass.  Parents should also attend/participate in Reconciliation with their children.
 
Our Religious Education Program is only possible with the generosity of parent volunteers.  Student Registration Forms are accepted and classes are formed with parent participation and complete commitment for catechists (Catholic teachers).  Training and all supplies are provided by the parish.  Parent Volunteers are needed as office assistants for preparation for weekly Pre-K classes, monthly Elementary classes, retreat preparations and class project preparations. 
 
Please contact Sonya Thibert directly at 281-292-9801 or at thiberts@ssjwoodlands.com  for any questions.

Elementary Parent Volunteer Form