The Sacrament of First Holy Communion
In First Holy Communion the children will prepare to meet the Lord Jesus in this very special sacrament. The First Holy Communion ritual celebrates the child’s second step toward full initiation into the Church. The Eucharist is the greatest gift that Jesus gave to us – the gift of himself. The Eucharist is a gift that takes a whole lifetime to understand; it is a gift that requires a response from us. That is why it is so special and why we must take such care that our children are well-prepared.
First Holy Communion
Classes begin Saturday September 30, 2023
1. Orientation of the program is on the 1st day, September 30, 2023,
- Students report to their designated classrooms (classroom lists will be emailed approximately one week prior to the 1st day),
- It is mandatory for at least one parent to attend orientation.
- Parents meet in the church (at least one parent must attend the orientation).
2. Classes meet once a week on Saturdays from 3pm – 6pm. This is the breakdown of a typical Saturday:
- Catechism Class ( in separate classrooms according to age/grade) from 3pm- 4:25pm.
- Mass Booklet Practice (class meets all together) from 4:30- 5pm.
- Mandatory Mass immediately following from 5pm-6pm (parents are encouraged to join)
FYI: IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
- November 25, 2023 no class Thanksgiving Break
- December 23, 2023 no class Christmas Break
- December 30, 2023 no class New Year break
- March 30, 2024 no class Easter Break
THE LAST WEEK OF COMMUNION CLASSES, Monday APRIL 22th-Thursday APRIL 25th, IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENTS ATTEND ALL WEEK ( please plan ahead, for any trips, sports practices or sports games).
Communion day is on Saturday, April 27, with 2 masses, one at 10am and one at 2pm.
You can email us at communion@stccc.org with any questions
God Bless
St. Thomas Communion