NOVICE

This is recommended for those who have not yet had the privilege of preparing a child for these first sacramental celebrations or for those who desire a more traditional approach to Sacrament Preparation.
     

Children’s component

• Regular participation in Religious Education through a Catholic school or parish.
• Additional materials to be completed at home with help from parents
• For Penance:
  • 2 hours of catechesis in regularly meeting religion classroom (either in school or the parish)
  • One 2.5 hour retreat (includes a run-through of the sacrament)
• For Holy Communion:
  • 3 hours of catechesis in their regularly meeting religion classroom (either in school or the parish)
  • One 2.5 hour retreat
  • Practice for Holy Communion

Adult Component

•  Viewing of information about the sacraments presented digitally in short segments
•  Short online form which will be completed and submitted digitally
•  Option for 1-1 conversation regarding the subject matter
•  One 2.5 hour retreat for Penance (Held at the same time as your child)
•  One 2.5 hour retreat for Holy Communion (Held at the same time as your child)
•  Practice for Holy Communion

Family component

•  Attend Mass at least weekly
•  Attend parish penance services at least once per year
•  Participate in one or more of the parish/school outreach efforts
•  Help children memorize prayers
•  Pray as a family

Important Dates

• First Penance Retreat: Sunday October 15 th 12:30 – 3:00 pm
• First Holy Communion Retreat: Sunday February 11 th 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm