September 16, 2024
First Confession and First Communion
Dear Parents and Guardians:
For those who are new to the parish, welcome! Greetings from the St. Bernard Parish sacramental team. As Catholics, we know that the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. Pope Francis said, "The Eucharist is at the heart of Christian initiation, together with Baptism and Confirmation, and it constitutes the source of the Church's life itself. From this Sacrament of love, in fact, flows every authentic journey of faith, of communion, and of witness (General Audience, 5 February 2014)."
Sacramental preparation will begin with an information meeting, have three sessions, and conclude with First Confession. Those unable to attend a session must arrange a makeup session with the Pastor. You can choose which Mass on 3/4 May 2025 that you would like to attend for First Communion.
Tuesday 15 October 2024 6:30-7:45 PM
Information meeting
Sunday 15 December 2024 1:30-3:00 PM Session 1
Sunday 26 January 2025 1:30-3:00 PM Session 2
Sunday 16 February 2025 1:30-3:00 PM Session 3
Sunday 27 April 2025 1:30-3:00 PM
First Confession Preparation Session
Sunday 16 March 2025 1:30 PMFirst Confession
Saturday 13 April 2025 1:30 PM
First Communion option 1
Sunday 4 May 2025 9:00 AM
First Communion option 2
Sunday 4 May 2025 11:00 AM
First Communion option 3
A $50.00 fee covers the costs associated with the sacraments, including a copy of We Share the Eucharist. Children will complete these workbooks at home with help from their parents and guardians.
Children must ordinarily have been baptized in the Roman Catholic Church to receive these sacraments. Please supply a copy of their Baptism certificate.
Children who have not yet turned seven can be baptized in October or November. See the Pastor for more information.
To register, please complete the online registration form before 15 November 2024 at www.saintbernardparish.com/first-communion.
God bless you all,
Fr. Rick Lorenz, Pastor