First Eucharist
Contact: Judy Doonan-Twohy, 651-784-3416 x23
First Communion is celebrated by Second Graders during the Easter season. The preparation, offered prior to Easter, involves both parents and children. Four sessions are offered (three of these are during the children's classroom time.) The purpose of these sessions is to help participants attain a fuller understanding of the meaning of Eucharist in their lives. In addition to the two units on Eucharist that the children do with their catechists, a preparation book is provided for study and discussion at home.
Children who were not baptized at St. Joseph will need to bring a copy of their baptismal certificate to the first session.
2008 Sessions
| 1 | Parents and Students Together | January 14 or 16 during class time (Mon.
5:30, 7:00 or Wed. 5:30) |
| 2 | Parents Alone | January 28 or 30 during class time |
| 3 | Parents and Students Together (Select ONE retreat time) | Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm |
| 4 | Parents and Students Together | March 24 or 26 during class time |
Celebration of First Eucharist:
First Eucharist is celebrated during masses on the weekends after Easter. Sign-up will take place during the Eucharist program on February 26 or 28
