FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION

HOLY SPIRIT AND ST. JOSEPH

PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TONIGHT'S

ZOOM FAMILY MEETING:

• There must be at least ONE PARENT sitting with their child during the entire ZOOM gathering
• Your camera should be ON and your audio MUTED
• Please ask questions in the chat and they will be answered live
• The PPT and videos that we will view during the gathering will be found on the Hub Page for a second viewing!
• Aside from any 'technical' issues, the sessions are recorded and posted on the HUB.

St. Joseph's Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 1st Reconciliation Family Zoom Session

Time: Nov 28, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89125542729?pwd=YmlocVptakNzM0VNYjlIeGFBaDZ5QT09

Meeting ID: 891 2554 2729

Passcode: 009974

TO DO LIST:

• email family picture to one of the team
• send copy of baptismal certificate, if not baptized at HS or SJC
• receive permission from your pastor if you are members of a parish other than HS or SJC
• carve out family prayer and faith sharing time
• plan a special celebration after First Reconciliation
• 'Like and Follow' 'St. Joseph's Church' & 'Church of the Holy Spirit' on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
• bookmark our Sister Parish Website:https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/

FOLLOW UP FROM OUR FIRST GATHERING:

PICK UP MATERIALS

Those who have not picked up their textbooks, they are found in the hallway near the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for 24/7 pick up.

• Your First Reconciliation textbook and family guide - explanation

Explanations of all the textbooks and materials. You can also scroll down for an explanation

• Learning Guide -suggestion for a reading schedule - kids and parents

How to do your readings and preparation for First Reconciliation

WE MISSED THE BLESSING AND ENROLLMENT

• If you were unable to attend Mass on Oct 27-28: Here is the ritual.

Please use this link to do your blessing and enrollment at home

WE MISSED THE NOV 7TH GATHERING (registered families)

A recording and copy of the PPT are available on the Hub Page; https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/first-reconciliation-2023-emails

• Emails - copies of all emails sent for First Reconciliation

Find every email that has been sent to families

• PPTS and/or VIDEOS - 2023 First Reconciliation

All Powerpoints andn any video links and recordings of sessions

WE MISSED THE NOV 7TH GATHERING (families not yet registered)

If you missed the Nov 7th Gathering and have not yet registered for First Reconciliation, please do this immediately: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/1511c98c-f19e-43f5-8d2a-1c79365508c0

HOW TO PROCEED?

TO DO LIST:

• email family picture to one of the team
• send copy of baptismal certificate, if not baptized at HS or SJC
• receive permission from your pastor if you are members of a parish other than HS or SJC
• carve out family prayer and faith sharing time
• plan a special celebration after First Reconciliation
• 'Like and Follow' 'St. Joseph's Church' & 'Church of the Holy Spirit' on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
• bookmark our Sister Parish Website:https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/

Can I UNSUBSCRIBE?

Please do not unsubscribe from this email. This is how we will communicate throughout the sacramental preparation process & parish emails.Thank you!

Missed Blessing and Enrollment? - if you were unable to attend Mass on Oct 27-28:

RITUAL: to do at home

Please use this link to do your blessing and enrollment at home.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

All links below are also on the First Reconciliation Hub Page:

First Reconciliation Hub Page

• Emails - copies of all emails sent for First Reconciliation

Find every email that has been sent to families

• PPTS and/or VIDEOS - 2023 First Reconciliation

All Powerpoints andn any video links and recordings of sessions

• Info Flyer for families learn more

Dates, requirements for receiving First Reconciliation, etc

• Your First Reconciliation textbook and family guide - explanation

Explanations of all the textbooks and materials

• Learning Guide -suggestion for a reading schedule - kids and parents

How to do your readings and preparation for First Reconciliation

• FAQ's-Saturday First Reconciliation Celebration - what you need to know

Get ready for your Celebration

• Guide to Confession

Helpful handout for adults for preparing for and celebrating Reconciliation

(Confession)

• Receiving First Reconciliation - trifold

How to go to confession, Act of Sorrow, Examination of Conscience

STAYING IN TOUCH AND SESSIONS AT HOME:

We will stay in touch with you on a regular basis through email with the subject: 'First Reconciliation'. If you have questions or have a specific need, please be in touch with one of us, anytime.

AT-HOME FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION:

• GO AT YOUR OWN PACE! Take a look at everything and feel free to come up with your own plan or you can follow this suggested learning guide.
• both in-person and at home sessions are a no computer/cell phone/gaming zone (unless looking up information)
• focus on your children/parents and the moment you are sharing
• do only as much as you can handle at the moment - you are never behind!
• practice being a family who forgives, says you're sorry & says please and thank you
• have fun with it!

MATERIALS FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION

Books to be picked up in the hallway behind the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 24/7

Packets will be available before our Tuesday Session. Come early to pick up!

TEAM

Most important members: Parents, Grandparents, Family Members and:

Fr. Jim Schwartz, pastor

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Jeanne Mooney, director of faith formation

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Nancy Veronesi, director of worship

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Susan Gividen, director of music

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Bill Crandall, worship team chair

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Kathleen Best, administration

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