Welcome to First Eucharist Preparation, 2024!

WELCOME TO FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION!

Holy Sprit Church * 585-585-671-5520

St. Joseph's Church * 585-586-8089

https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/

OUR TEAM

fr.jim.schwartz@sjcpenfield.com - pastor

jeanne.mooney@sjcpenfield.com - dir of elementary faith formation

kathleen.best@sjcpenfield.com - team materials coordinator

nancy.veronesi@sjcpenfield.com - team coordinator & dir of worship

susan.gividen@dor.org - team & dir of music

willcran27@gmail.com - team & liturgical ministry coordinator

Our first gathering:

Tuesday, January 23

at 6pm at St. Joseph's Church

The gathering begins at 6pm.

Please come early. (15 minutes, at least)

We are handing out materials before we begin.

Enter through the Gathering Space

First Eucharist Hub

All of the most updated information and directions will always be found on the 'hub' page. See you, there!

Getting Started

Ongoing Suggested To Do List!

All links below are also found on the HUB PAGE

Before the session in Feb.

Bookmark and become familiar with the First Eucharist Hub Page.
Add the preparation zoom and in person catechesis dates from the hub to your calendar. (link will be sent in email-same link for all sessions)
Textbooks and parent/family books will be handed out at our first session.
Check the Syllabus & Suggested Reading Schedule link – you can move through this at your own pace
Read through the Pew Banner Directions and note the final date to hand it in. Purchase materials for your pew banner. There are kits available online or you can do your own pattern. Early turn-in is appreciated!

February-March 2024

Sign up for Blessing and Enrollment on Feb 16-17, 2024 – we are ‘officially’ enrolled as candidates for First Eucharist in the Spring.
Add Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter dates to your calendar and attend Masses.
Move through the textbook and do some of the Family Activities in the Parent text. You can use the Syllabus and Suggested Reading Schedule or go at your own pace.
Request three optional dates for your First Eucharist Celebration. Most will get their first option.
Request to have your child/children to do a liturgical ministry at their Mass. We will work with you to find just the right fit!

Beginning of April, 2024

Update and send a new family picture, if you wish
Let us know if you need any ‘low gluten hosts’ for your family. We provide as many as you need. Info on Hub Page.
Look at the frequently asked questions
Review the First Eucharist Mass Narrative to know what your special First Eucharist day will look like!

Your team is here if you need assistance. Please be in touch.

Nancy Veronesi,

Director of Worship

St. Joseph's Church

NOTES

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