SACRAMENT PREPARATION:
For more information, contact faithformation@strobertchurch.org
First Reconciliation & First Communion contact:
Jolana Peard, Pastoral Associate for Elementary Ministries & Special Events
jpeard@strobertchurch.org
Confirmation contact:
Christine McCarty, Pastoral Associate for Middle School Ministries
cmccarty@strobertchurch.org
SACRAMENT ENROLLMENT FORM
To ensure that your child is included in preparation processes, please complete the Sacrament Enrollment Form and submit it to the Faith Formation Office.
TRADITIONAL AGE SACRAMENT PREPARATION
First Holy Communion & First Reconciliation – 2nd Grade
Confirmation – 8th Grade
NON-TRADITIONAL AGE SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Older students preparing for the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation participate in weekly faith formation sessions at their grade level, participate in sacrament preparation sessions, and receive activities to do at-home with their families.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION EVENTS 2019-2020
CONFIRMATION:
Candidates are expected to attend all scheduled dates and Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
- Candidate/Sponsor Meeting –Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
- Called to Mercy Session – October 20, 2019 at 12:15-1:45 p.m.
- Called to Mercy Session – November 10, 2019 at 12:15-1:45 p.m.
- Reconciliation Celebration – November 17, 2019 at 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Service Day – December 8, 2019
- Confirmation Retreat – February 12, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Called to Mercy Session – March 22, 2020 at 12:15-1 p.m.
FIRST COMMUNION/RECONCILIATION:
- Parent-Child Reconciliation Retreat – Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 1-3 p.m.
- Celebration of First Reconciliation – Thursday, January 16, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
- Parent-Child Communion Retreat – Sunday, March 1, 2020 – 1-3 p.m.
- Celebration of First Holy Communion – Sunday, April 26, 2020 – 1:00 p.m.
RECONCILIATION RESOURCES
Click on these links to access resources and activities for preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Preparing Your Child for Reconciliation
A Family Reconciliation Service
Individual Rite for Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience using the Lord’s Prayer
Examination of Conscience using the Great Commandment
Scripture Readings for Reconciliation
YouTube videos:
Sacrament of Reconciliation for Children
Sacrament of Reconciliation for Children – Spanish
- Confession 101 – What It Is & How It’s Done – part one
- Confession 101 – What It Is & How To Do It – part two
COMMUNION RESOURCES
First Communion Contact: Jolana Peard, 616.676.9111 ext. 123, jpeard@strobertchurch.org
Click on these links to access resources and activities for preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion
Books about Bread, Communion & the Mass
CONFIRMATION
Contact: Chris McCarty, 616.676-9111 ext. 118, cmccarty@strobertchurch.org
Students in eighth grade and older may prepare for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
CONFIRMATION RESOURCES
Click on these links to access resources and activities for preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
History of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Supporting Your Teen for Confirmation
Choosing Your Confirmation Name
Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor
YouTube videos:
- Gift of the Holy Spirit movie trailer(3:52)
- The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit(4:31)
- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit(5:00)
- Mysteries: Gifts of the Holy Spirit(24:06)