Sacraments Received in Grade 2
Sacrament
of Reconciliation
First Penance preparation begins in the Fall of the second grade and is celebrated on the first Saturday in the month of December. Interwoven with the second grade curriculum, the children concentrate mainly on recognizing a sinful act (knowing that something is wrong, but intentionally doing it anyway) and God’s forgiveness when they confess their wrong-doings. By this time, the children should know their basic prayers, the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Act of Contrition (Prayer of Forgiveness). Copies of these prayers are sent home to be practiced with the help of the parents, and reinforced weekly in class.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
The second grade classes are divided in half to receive First Communion in smaller, more personal groups. First Communions take place on the first and second Saturdays in May. Once again, woven with the second grade curriculum, an intense six weeks of preparation focus on the Holy Eucharist. All of the children will participate in a First Eucharist Retreat Day in early Spring which is held in our Parish Hall. This retreat helps to reinforce the understanding of the sacrament in a meaningful way. Religious Education classes are completed in April, and rehearsals for the First Communion Days are held the Monday before the specific May date. Please mark all these important dates on your calendar as soon as you receive them so that you may plan ahead accordingly.
Helpful Note: Every year, a good number of once worn, beautiful dresses and suits are donated for anyone who would like to use them, along with veils, shirts, ties, and shoes. Please inquire through the Religious Education Office and take a look before you go shopping!
First Penance preparation begins in the Fall of the second grade and is celebrated on the first Saturday in the month of December. Interwoven with the second grade curriculum, the children concentrate mainly on recognizing a sinful act (knowing that something is wrong, but intentionally doing it anyway) and God’s forgiveness when they confess their wrong-doings. By this time, the children should know their basic prayers, the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Act of Contrition (Prayer of Forgiveness). Copies of these prayers are sent home to be practiced with the help of the parents, and reinforced weekly in class.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
The second grade classes are divided in half to receive First Communion in smaller, more personal groups. First Communions take place on the first and second Saturdays in May. Once again, woven with the second grade curriculum, an intense six weeks of preparation focus on the Holy Eucharist. All of the children will participate in a First Eucharist Retreat Day in early Spring which is held in our Parish Hall. This retreat helps to reinforce the understanding of the sacrament in a meaningful way. Religious Education classes are completed in April, and rehearsals for the First Communion Days are held the Monday before the specific May date. Please mark all these important dates on your calendar as soon as you receive them so that you may plan ahead accordingly.
Helpful Note: Every year, a good number of once worn, beautiful dresses and suits are donated for anyone who would like to use them, along with veils, shirts, ties, and shoes. Please inquire through the Religious Education Office and take a look before you go shopping!
