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