Eucharist / Reconciliation
Call to Sacrament Preparation & Formation
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist traditionally takes place in Grade Two
Preparation for these sacraments begins with the child's baptism and continues as the child experiences faith as it is expressed and practiced in the family and home environment.
The process of immediate preparation includes:
- Catechesis for the child through one of the faith formation options offered in the parish.
- Participation in the orientation sessions, liturgy of acceptance and blessing, retreats, conference with staff member, and formal practice prior to the celebration of the sacraments.
First Reconciliation is celebrated in Advent, and First Eucharist on the first Saturday in May, or at designated weekend liturgies in May.
First Communion Retreat Day
Our First Eucharist Retreat Day will be held on March 24th in the Church and is for parents and communicant. Families with last names beginning with the letters A thru L will attend at 9:00-11:30 am and families with last names beginning with letters M thru Z will attend at 12:30-3:00 pm.
Register for your First Communion Conference today.
What are they? Sacramental preparation provides our parish staff an opportunity to get to know our sacrament families better and for them to get to know us. They are also opportunities for families to ask questions about the Sacraments or the Church in general.
How long are they? They are usually 15 minutes in length.
Where are they held? All conferences are held in the parish offices. Arrive five minutes before your scheduled time. Introduce yourself to the secretary and have a seat on the couches in the inside office. Your interviewer will greet you and your child and invite you to join him/her in their office or parish conference room.
Who should attend? The communicant and parent(s) or guardians.
What should I bring? Kindly remember to bring your child’s Faith Journal along with you.
How do you sign up for a time/date to suit you? Sign ups begin February 1, 2012.Click here to select your conference time and date. Conferences take place from February 13 to March 12. An email response will be sent to you acknowledging that we received your date and time. A reminder email will be sent to you three days prior to your conference. Contact Karen Jubeck at 352-8282 or email her at kjubeck@st-gabriel.org for questions or concerns.
Thirteen members of our parish staff are looking forward to meeting with you!
Maureen Dowd at mdowd@st-gabriel.org
St. Gabriel Parish Office - 440-352-8282