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2009-2010 Sacrament Dates
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Mar. 6/7:  Parish Commitment, gr. 8; all Masses
Mar. 14:  Parish Commitment, gr. 8; 9 am Mass only
Mar. 17:  8th Grade Stewardship Hours due
Mar. 24:  7th Grade Stewardship Hours due
Apr. 13/14: Eucharist Priest Visits to Classrooms; gr. 2
April 14:  Letters to the Archbishop due; gr. 8
April 15/16:  First Communion Rehearsals, WS; 6:30 and 7:30 pm

April 18:  First Communion; 9 am, 12 noon, 2 and 4 pm
Apr. 27:  Confirmation Reflections, WS; 4 and 5:30 pm
Apr. 28:  Confirmation Reflections, WS; 4, 5:30 and 7 pm

May 10/11/12:  Confirmation, 6:30 pm

 

 8th Grade Parish Commitment
The Parish Commitment for our 8th grade Confirmation candidates will be held at all Masses on March 6/7th.  Candidates should please sign the register at the table in the Gathering Space after Mass.  There will also be a Parish Commitment on Mar. 14th at the 9 am Mass only.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children
We have two groups of older children who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion this spring.  Children who have been baptized but have not received Reconciliation or Eucharist prepare for the sacraments by attending regular religious education classes and also receive individual preparation in a group or with their parents.  If you have a child that would like to join the group, please contact Mary Maguire at m.maguire@stephen.org

Confirmation
 
Archbishop George Lucas will be at St. Stephen's to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation on May 10, 11, and 12, 2010.  Confirmation Masses will be at 6:30 pm each night. Confirmation Mass and Rehearsal assignments are available at the bottom of this page. 

Sacrament Information
Students receive special, intense preparation for Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.  This is done is in cooperation with the parent/guardian.  Students in both the Parish School and Religious Education celebrate reception
of the sacraments jointly.

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a 2-year program, beginning in first grade.  The sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist are received for the first time in the second grade. 

Confirmation preparation is also a 2-year program, beginning in the seventh grade.  Candidates in both seventh and eighth grade are required to participate in  retreats, special events and complete Stewardship (service) hours.  The sacrament of Confirmation is received in the eighth grade.  


All candidates for sacraments (Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation) must provide a copy of their baptism certificate to the Religious Education office by October 31st. 
Baptism certificates can be faxed directly to our office at
402-861-4590 by the parish where your child was baptized.

Parent meetings are scheduled during the year so that parents may review the content of the preparation and deepen their
own understanding of the sacrament being received. The Religious Education department welcomes any questions concerning preparation or celebration of the sacraments.

Children in the third grade or above who have not received Baptism, Reconciliation or Eucharist can receive preparation through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children.  This is provided free of charge.  Children who have been baptized but have not received Reconciliation or Eucharist prepare for the sacraments by attending regular religious education classes and also receive individual preparation with their parents.  Please contact the Director of Religious Education at m.maguire@stephen.org  if your child needs special preparation for the sacraments.

First Communion/Reconciliation
  2009-2010 Sacrament Schedule

Confirmation
 
2010 Confirmation Mass and Rehearsal Assignments
  Stewardship Reflection Form
 
Journey of Faith Form
 
7th Grade Parent Information Letter
  8th Grade Parent Information Packet


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Youth Ministry Office: (402) 861-4509
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