Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is with profound joy that Holy Family Parish welcomes you and your child as you embark on this journey of sacramental preparation. All sacraments are times of joy and of paramount importance in the life of the Church and each of her members. The sacraments are acts of the Church, having both a personal and communal dimension.
The Church extends an invitation to the children who have reached the age of reason, (7 years and up ) to prepare for and celebrate these sacraments. It is the family who decides when the proper time has arrived to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation & First Eucharist.
As parents, you have the wonderful opportunity of preparing your child to celebrate the sacraments. The Catholic schools provide ongoing Religious Education and the INITIAL preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and The Eucharist. The family is the centre of the IMMEDIATE preparation, leading to the celebration of a sacrament. At Holy Family Parish, parents are invited to attend the meetings, to assist you in preparing your children to celebrate these sacraments.
Parents are invited to spend time in prayer and discussion, to determine if this is the appropriate time to prepare your children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. If you are ready to begin the sacramental preparation program, please complete the registration form online with all required information.
We will be using the preparation program “We Prepare for Reconciliation” and “We Share in the Eucharist”. This family resource will provide you with the background needed to prepare your child. At the time of first parent meeting, please be prepared to make a program donation. Your donation is used to cover the cost of the books, supplies and meetings. (Suggested donation $75)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the parish office. Thank you and blessings.
IN CHRIST,
Fr. Prem Sagar Addagatla
Administrator, Holy Family Parish
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