Sacrament Sunday
March 7, 2010
Dear Parents:
This letter is to help you make sure that all of your
questions are answered concerning the final preparations for Holy Communion. I
strongly encourage you to email me (paul@stcce.net) or call the CCE office and
speak with Rosa if you have any questions or concerns. The earlier we can get
all of these matters taken care of, the better.
Please refer to the bottom of this page for all of the
important dates to remember.
Baptismal Certificates
For some, it has been frustrating being asked to turn in your certificates more
than once. I sincerely apologize for this gap in our tracking. We have made
improvements to our system for next year.
If you have yet to turn in your child’s baptismal certificate, please do so
immediately. We cannot record or issue your child’s reception of the sacraments
received at St. Theresa’s without it. Please call Rosa in the CCE office
(281.494.2717) to arrange for this right away.
Assessments
We have been preparing to receive two (2) sacraments. Therefore, there are two
(2) assessments that must be made for each child preparing for these
sacraments. The study sheets are provided at each session as well as available
for download at www.stcce.net. Please make sure your child is well familiar
with the prayers as well as the questions and answers on the back of the study
sheet! Once your child is ready, you may call the CCE office to
schedule an assessment with me, or one of my volunteer catechists.
Reconciliation Before Holy Communion
Please make sure that your child has received the Sacrament of Reconciliation
prior to receiving Holy Communion. If they have never gone or have not been to
my office for an assessment, you should make an appointment with me at once by
calling the CCE office.
Photography/Videography
There will not be any photography or videography allowed during Mass.
We have arranged for professional photos to be taken before Mass and there will
be a DVD of the Mass available for a nominal charge. Order forms are available
today. Please bring your order form and payment on the day your child is
scheduled to receive Holy Communion.
Dress Code
Girls: There is no particular requirement other than to ensure that
girl’s dresses are not strapless or spaghetti strap style. Sleeveless is okay.
White is preferred, but not mandatory. A shoulder covering is recommended.
Boys: Should wear (at minimum) pants/slacks with a white collared shirt.
Suits are preferred, but not mandatory. Jeans, tee shirts, shirts with
lettering/logos are not permitted.
Dates to Remember:
*March 27th – Makeup Classes for Holy Communion (2nd
Floor School Bldg.)
January Session – 8 AM
February Session – 9:30 AM
March Session – 11:00 AM
**April 11th – Preparedness Assessment for Holy
Communion (2nd Floor School Bldg.)
Between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
May 1st – Mandatory practice for all students
Group 1 – Practice time is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Group 2 – Practice time is from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Group 3 – Practice time is from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
May 8th – First Holy Communion Mass (English)
Group 1 – Mass time is at 10:00 AM
Photographs are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (optional)
Everyone must arrive by 9:00 AM regardless of taking photos
Group 2 – Mass time is at 1:00 PM (arrive no later than 12:00 PM)
Photographs are from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (optional)
Everyone must arrive by 12:00 PM regardless of taking photos
May 15th – First Holy Communion Mass (Spanish)
Group 3 – Mass time is at 10:00 AM
Photographs are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (optional)
Everyone must arrive by 9:00 AM regardless of taking photos
* Makeup sessions are for parents and children.
** Children who have already passed their Holy Communion
assessment by private appointment do not have to come.
