First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
(505) 296-0411

Sr. Grace De Paoli, FdCC - Director
dreannunciation@aol.com

Alisan Napier - Secretary
anapier@annunciationparishabq.org

Goal

To introduce and welcome children into the Sacramental Life of our Faith Community

Sources: "Call to Celebrate Reconciliation - Eucharist"

The catechetical process "Call to Celebrate Reconciliation" and "Eucharist" follows a liturgical-catechetical method in three steps:

1. CELEBRATE: every session begins with a celebration that includes ritual, symbols, prayers involving children and families. The celebration is immediately followed by a reflection on what was experienced.
2. REMEMBER: in every session, a scripture passage is proclaimed and broken open. The doctrines that form the body of teaching are presented and explained.
3. LIVE: every session includes an activity that helps children integrate the theme into daily living.

Requirements

• Registered Parishioner
• Sunday Mass Participation
• One year at least of previous Rel. Ed. / Faith Formation
• A copy of the Baptismal Certificate
• A wallet-size photo
• Complete Registration From
• Currently participating in one of the following:
  • Religious Education / Faith Formation Sessions
  • Parochial School
  • Catholic Home School
• Participation in the Formative Journey: Parents & Children
  • Sacrament Preparation Family Sessions
  • First Eucharist Retreat

The Preparation Process comprises:

1. Three 2-hour Preparation Sessions for Reconciliation in the Fall, followed by the Celebartion of the Sacrament
2. Four 2-hour Preparation Sessions for the Eucharist in the Spring prior to the Celebartion of the Sacrament
3. A Retreat for Parents and Children

Schedule of Preparation Process 2009-2010