Sacramental Preparation Programme Presentation 2019 Catechists - PDF document

Sacramental Preparation Programme Presentation 2019 Catechists Diocesan Catechists Easier for parents Greater involvement in/connection with the parish Parental involvement Sacramental Preparation Programmes  First Class – First Confession.  Second Class – First Holy Communion.  Do This in Memory.  Communion Breakfast. A Parent’s Prayer Dear God, Thank you for my children. I know they are a gift from You. 5 th & 6 th Class (Confirmation in 6 th Class) Daily I need Your strength and wisdom to train them Candidate Covenant in the way they should go. Confirmation Retreat – Emmaus Retreat Centre Give me patience and a joyful heart. Let me be an example of Your love and forgiveness. Sponsor’s Night Thank you, Father, for the honour of being a parent. Sacrament of Reconciliation Amen Confirming Our Children Programme PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMMES After School Programme  Requirements:  35 hours of formal religious instruction per year for 1 st & 2 nd class for First Confession & First Holy Communion  35 hours of formal religious instruction per year for 5 th & 6 th class for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Diocesan Requirement Consent Forms will confirm: Religious Instruction/Education  Commitment to weekly v’s catechetical instruction. Catechesis  Mass attendance. Immersion in Parish life  Safeguarding Children Compliance. Liturgical Cycle  Emergency Medical Treatment. Return the Consent Form with a copy of your After School Programme Contd.. child’s Baptism Certificate and payment to:  Religious Instruction will be provided by a catechist for 1 hour per week. ( Double Classes ) Parish Office FAO: Sacramental Preparation Programme  Class Time: Catechist’s availability. (ETNS/GSM), Frederick Street,  Parents contribute to the cost of the instruction. Ashbourne,  € 110 per annum paid in two instalments: Co. Meath. - First payment ( € 55) with completed Registration Closing Date: Form. Friday 3 rd May 2019. - Second payment ( € 55) in February 2020. Application Procedure Supporting your Child’s Faith  Parish Website: www.ashbourneparish.ie  Family Mass – every Sunday at 12.30pm Mass.  ‘Do This in Memory’ ritual Masses for all children in the ‘Sacramental Preparation Icon’ parish making First Holy Communion. These are held monthly in 2nd year of preparation. Parish Policy.  Prayer in the home.  Children’s Bible. Code of Behaviour.  Crucifix/religious image.  Simple Prayer book.  Establish and foster links between catholic families in the school and the parish. REGISTRATION FORM FIVE Senior Infants & Fourth Class New to Programme FINGERED PRAYER CONSENT FORM Senior Infants & Fourth Class First Class & Fifth Class Sign of the Cross New to Programme Our Father Copy of child’s Baptism Certificate is required for any child not baptised in the parish. Hail Mary Confirmation Consent Form – Child’s Consent! Glory Be

Supervision  Diocesan Policy for Safeguarding Children – Supervision Ratios.  Assistance of Parents with Supervision.  Formation of a Rota. First Confession 2019 CHANGE ETNS and G na Mí Wednesday 12 th June at 7pm Closing Date for Consent Forms Friday 3 rd May 2019 (Parish Website)