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Reconciliation |
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Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation is a two-year process. Children
are to be in religious education or faith formation classes
one year prior to the year in which the sacrament is
to be received. |
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Family , School and Parish each participate in a special way in the religious formation of the child.
- Family
Parents are primary teachers and role models. Extended family and friends are also role models.
- School
The Catechists share the Church’s teachings and history and also serve as role models.
- The Parish
is witness to and supports the child and family. Parishioners are
role
models
for the community at prayer and for Christian works.
Using the Second grade curriculum, catechists prepare students to receive the sacraments by sharing Scripture, prayer, and Church teachings.
Parents work at home with their children using sacramental texts to reinforce the classroom experience. The combination of family experience, Scripture, Church teaching and prayer helps prepare the child for reception of the sacraments.
Parishioners pray and support families and catechists throughout the process.
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Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated prior to preparing for First Eucharist |
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Copy of Baptismal Certificate
If your child was baptized at Holy Trinity, please contact
our Director of Sacramental Records, 202-337-2840 ext. 158,
by
October
15 and give your child’s
name, and date of Baptism. The Sacramental Records Department will
give the baptismal information to the Religious Education Office. If
your child was baptized at another parish, please submit a photocopy of the
Baptismal Certificate
to the Religious Education Office.
- Two parent meetings
These meetings are held in the Fall on Sundays during the Religious Education class hour. You will be notified of the meeting dates. The topics discussed include the preparation schedule, overview of the text, prayers, history, and the Rite of Reconciliation.
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| Celebration
of the Sacrament of Reconciliation |
Two Reconciliation Services (up to 70 children each) are scheduled to accommodate both the Holy Trinity School and Religious Education students. Parents will be notified of the two dates and the deadline for sign up by email.
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