1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion

 

Dear Parents,

 

It is with joy that the people of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish welcome your child as they receive the sacrament of Reconciliation and Communion this year! All sacraments are times of joy and of paramount importance in the life of the Church and each of its members. The sacraments are acts of the Church, having both a personal and communal dimension.

 

Requirements:

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as the Diocese of Little Rock has established regulations which every Catholic Church must adhere to. These requirements include: preparing for the sacrament within community, the student completing a year of faith formation prior to entering sacrament preparation, and attending Sunday Mass.

 

Schedule for the Year:

Saturday, December 6th, 2014 9:00am – 1st Reconciliation and Retreat

Students should come dressed appropriate for Sunday Mass. There is a mini retreat prior to having the children receive their First Reconciliation.

 

Friday, May 1st, 2015 8:15am – May Crowning for IHM School

Students should come dressed in First Communion attire and bring their school clothes to change into after Mass.

 

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 9:00am – First Communion Practice and Pictures

Students should come dressed in First Communion attire. Picture order forms will be available that day. Expect practice to last about 1 hour.

 

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 7:30am - Meet in the Cafeteria in the Parish Life Center (Don’t be Late!)

 

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 8:00am - First Communion Mass

Each Family has one pew reserved directly behind the communicants. Names will be randomly drawn and pews will be marked with Communicants names.     

 

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 9:15am - First Communion Reception

Communicants will go directly to the Gym in the Parish Life Center where a reception will be set up for the families. Please plan to attend.            

 

First Communion Attire: 

Girls ­ White dress with veil or ribbon on head. 

Boys ­ Button down shirt, tie, and slacks (any color) and jacket or suit coat.  

 

Thank you for your cooperation in this joyous event.  Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Samantha Denefe in the office at 851-2763, or on her cell at 420-3936 or via email at youthdir@ihmnlr.org.

 

God Bless,

 

Father Hart, Pastor

Samantha Denefe, Youth Director

Emily Briggler, 2nd Grade IHM Teacher

Terri Kelly, Communion Catechist Teacher