St. Mary Catholic Parish, St. Clair, Michigan

Religious Education Grades 1 - 8

First Communion & Reconciliation

Children are prepared for Reconciliation in Grade 2. Students learn about the formation of his/her own Christian conscience, so as to grow in moral awareness. The student is taught to examine his/her own life actions in light of Jesus’ examples. Bible stories are used to present examples of the effect of sin and to understand the difference between accident, mistake, and sin, and how important it is to choose God’s way-the right way. All children in 2nd grade who will be celebrating First Eucharist will celebrate First Reconciliation in 2nd grade as well.

In addition to the material covered in the textbook, the 2nd graders will learn to celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The importance of the Mass is stressed throughout the year. The two principle parts of the Mass, Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist, will be explained. Each student will grow in his/her desire to receive Jesus. Individual readiness will determine the reception of the Holy Eucharist. All 2nd graders and their parents will participate in a First Communion retreat as well as a Reconciliation retreat.

Dates for 2nd Graders

+++First Communion Enrollment Mass+++
October 16th at 9:30am Mass

+++First Reconciliation Parent Meeting+++
October 3rdat 10am in the school—room 103
-OR-
October 4th at 6:30pm in the Activities Room

+++First Communion Parent Meeting+++
November 7th at 10am in the school—room 103
-OR-
November 8th 6:30pm in the Activities Room

+++Presenting Food for Thanksgiving Baskets at Mass +++
November 13that 9:30 or 11:30 Mass

+++Scapular Mass+++
January 29th at 9:30 Mass

+++First Reconciliation Retreat+++
Feb 11th at 9:30am for St. Mary’s School children and Sunday Religious Ed. children
--AND--
Feb 11th at Noon for Tuesday Religious Ed. children

+++First Reconciliation+++
March 3rd at 11am for all parish 2nd graders

+++First Communion Retreat+++
April 21st at 9:30am for St. Mary’s School children and Sunday Religious Ed. children
--AND--
April 21st at Noon for Tuesday Religious Ed. children

+++First Communion Practice+++
May 10th at 5pm for St. Mary’s School children and Sunday Religious Ed. children
--AND--
May 10th at 6:30pm for Tuesday Religious Ed. children

+++First Communion+++
May 12th at 11am for St. Mary’s School children and Sunday Religious Ed. children
--AND--
May 12th at 2pm for Tuesday Religious Ed. children

+++First Reconciliation+++
May 13th after 11:30am Mass

The above dates are all of the mandatory events/Masses/meetings for 2nd graders and/or their parents this year. Please mark these dates on your calendar.



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