First Eucharist Parent Gathering Welcome www catechistsjourney com

Purpose and Overview Name three reasons why attending Sunday mass is important Gain knowledge

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First Communion is about what God is doing in the life of your child.

How can you prepare as a family? Sit toward the front so you can

Continue to work on your prayers Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Act of

Your job as parents is to teach your child to be open to what

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Sunday Mass—The Center of Our Lives www. catechistsjourney. com | © Loyola Press

Jesus Christ—The Real Presence of Our Savior Watch this! “Fr. Barron on the Mystery

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What to wear? GIRLS white dress shoes veil or other head pieces (optional) DO

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Purpose and Overview Name three reasons why attending Sunday mass is important Gain knowledge and grow in ability to discuss the Catholic teachings of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist Gain knowledge and experience Adoration as another means of experiencing the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament

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How can you prepare as a family? Sit toward the front so you can see what is happening Volunteer to bring up the bread and wine Look at everything in the church and answer questions Stress reverence, genuflect, prayer, posture Make Sunday a family day Pray together as a family Practice at home Emphasize receiving the Eucharist is the celebration - dress, party and gifts are secondary First Communion is a beginning 5

Continue to work on your prayers Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Act of contrition (and the procedure for the Sacrament of Reconciliation) 6

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Fulfilling a Promise You Made Years Ago www. catechistsjourney. com | © Loyola Press

Helping Your Child Take First Steps Toward God www. catechistsjourney. com | © Loyola Press

Jesus Christ—The Real Presence of Our Savior Watch this! “Fr. Barron on the Mystery of Eating Jesus’ Flesh” Bishop Barron Fr. Barron is an author, speaker, theologian, and founder of Word on Fire, a global media ministry. Word on Fire reaches millions of people. . . to draw people into or back to the Catholic Faith. www. catechistsjourney. com | © Loyola Press “ http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=N DVLBUK 5 FGw&feature=relatedmm www. catechistsjourney. com © Loyola Press

What to wear? GIRLS white dress shoes veil or other head pieces (optional) DO NOT wear gloves BOYS dress pants (no jeans) dress shirt with tie dress shoes 16

Things to remember: Retreat/ Practice: Saturday, April 16, Sign up for your retreat time Pictures on Sunday, April 17 at noon Continue to hand in your Family Gospel Reflection Sheets Continue to attend Mass and prepare and practice at home 17

Things to remember: Retreat/ Practice: Saturday, April 16, Sign up for your retreat time Pictures on Sunday, April 17 at noon Continue to hand in your Family Gospel Reflection Sheets - # received on sign in sheet Continue to attend Mass and prepare and practice at home 19

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