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Sacramental prep calendar
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Contact Us
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Kathy Boyerkboyerstandrewsva.orgDirector of Children's Faith Formation
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First Communion Mass Request Information:
Letters to all families regarding the First Communion Masses were mailed out on January 28, 2020. Please check your mail for this, as all families will need to put in a request for what Mass you desire.
The 5:30 pm Mass on Saturday, May 9 is full.
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SCHEDULE FOR 2019-20 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
First Reconciliation Preparation Calendar- 2019October 20 Parent Orientation (required) Classroom 2/3 12:45-1:15 PM or October 21 Parent Orientation (required) Social Hall 7:00-7:30 PM October 26 Parent/Child session Parish Center 8:45-11:00 AM November 9 Parent/Child session Parish Center 8:45-11:00 AM November 16 Parent/Child session Parish Center 8:45-11:00 AM December 7, 2019 Sacrament of Reconciliation Church 10 AM Brunch following service Social Hall
First Communion Preparation Calendar - 2020March
5 or 17
Parent Orientation (required)
choose ONE of the orientation sessions to attend
Social Hall 7:00-7:30 pm
March 21
Parent/Child session
Parish Center
8:45-11:00 am
March 28
Parent/Child session
Parish Center
8:45-11:00 am
April 4
Parent/Child session
Parish Center
8:45 am -12:30 pm
April 29
Rehearsal/Pictures
Church
6:00-8:00 pm
May 9/10
First Communion MassReception following Mass
Church
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DIOCESAN POLICY
In a recent communication from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, we were given the required Diocesan policies for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. St. Andrew's is in compliance with these general principles and policies that have been mandated. Participation in the sacraments is a shared responsibility of parents, catechists, and the church itself, which is the assembly of believers united in Christ. The following is a general overview of how this process occurs within our parish. In the event that your young person has not completed preparation and/or received a particular sacrament, and you are concerned, you should contact the assigned coordinator. It is your responsibility to contact these individuals for further instructions.
FIRST RECONCILIATION and FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - Children preparing for these sacraments should be concurrently enrolled in Sunday morning Christian Formation, or at Roanoke Catholic School. Preparation for sacraments is offered in addition to the above mentioned faith formation. Please see Christian Formation calendar for specific dates. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church "Children must go to the sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion for the first time." (CCC 1457) Readiness for children to begin preparation for these sacraments is determined in part by:
(For Reconciliation)- Has been baptized
- Has reached the age of reason (7 years old)
- Can distinguish between right and wrong
- Can distinguish between mistakes and accidents
- Is able to express sorrow for sin
- Has the ability to forgive others
- Prays at home and at Mass
- Is able to relate to Jesus as one who forgives
(For First Holy Communion)
- Has been baptized
- Has reached the age of reason (7 years old)
- Is interested in receiving the sacrament
- Feels like they belong to the Catholic community
- Participates in Sunday Mass
- Prays at home and at Mass
- Has the ability to relate to Jesus as one who loves
- Has prepared for and received the Sacrament of Reconciliation