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First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
- Then He took some bread and when He had given thanks,
  broke it and gave it to them saying,
  
  “THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU; DO THIS AS A MEMORIAL OF ME.”
- A Journey for the Family
  
  This year at St. Mary Star of the Sea, we will be using Hopestone's "The Way" online preparation program.
How To Register:
- Expectations for registration are:
  
  Be registered, practicing members of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish.
  
  Complete the Sacramental Preparation Form via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/s5GVXTJnTLJCoHxT8
  
  In the Google Form, please upload a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate
  
  There is a registration fee of $50. Upon completion of the form and submission of the baptismal certificate, please place the registration fee in a sealed envelope addressed to “First Reconciliation/First Communion” and drop it in the mail slot at the parish office. In the envelope please include your child’s name.
  
  If you prefer to submit a hardcopy of the registration form and your child’s baptismal certificate to the parish office, please let Adriene know at aadona@archtoronto.org.
  
  The completed registration package (Google form, baptismal certificate, and the registration fee) must be submitted by Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in order for your child to be registered.
  
  Below you will find buttons to access the Google Forms Registration Form and Parents Information Package, as well as Hopestone's website.
- Registration Form
- Parents Information Package
- HopeStone
About "The Way"
- A First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation program meant to bring the whole family into the experience.
  
  Dedicating 6 sessions for the child preparing for their Sacraments and 6 separate but complementary sessions for parents and caregivers.
  
  Each session can be completed in 10 - 20 minutes.
  
  Program begins with a welcome and prayer by His Eminence Cardinal Collins!
  
  Children's Track Includes:
  
  The Prayer: An opening prayer from a priest, welcoming children to the topic of the session.
  
  The Talk: Taking children on a journey towards their Sacraments. Sharing all foundational Catechesis and teachings.
  
  The Activity: A fun activity, discussion or craft that the children complete per session.
  
  Parent/Caregiver's Track Includes:
  
  The Talk: Reflecting and going deeper into the Catechesis done for the child - geared towards encouraging the parents/caregivers.
  
  The Testimony: A variety of personal testimonies to inspire and support parents/caregivers.
  
  The Time: An activity that we are recommending that the family does with their child. To reinforce the topics discussed in the sessions. Offering suggestions for creating family traditions and positive memories.
  
  First 3 Sessions cover First Reconciliation
  
  Session 1: "The Journey"  God’s creation, our gifts, our journey.
  
  Session 2: "The Climb" Our sin, His Grace, our Saviour.
  
  Session 3: "The Refresh"
  
  Part 1: Reconciliation, forgiveness, mercy.
  
  Part 2: Mock First Reconciliation
  
  Part 3: Examination of Conscience
  
  Last 3 Sessions cover First Communion
  
  Session 4: "The Campsite" Our hunger, nourishment, refuelling.
  
  Session 5: "The Trial" The supper, the sacrifice, the rising.
  
  Session 6: "The Summit"
  
  Part 1: The celebration, the Eucharist, the Joy!
  
  Part 2: Mock First Communion
  
  Part 3: Church Tour
Preparation Outline and Timeline
- We have designed the timeline so that you and your children will have at least one week to complete each session. After 3 sessions, there will be a virtual follow up meeting with Adriene to unpack and discuss how the sessions went.
- Legend
  
  The BLUE blocks are IMPORTANT DATES
  
  The ORANGE blocks are SUGGESTED DATES of what session to work on per week
  
  The RED blocks are BREAKS in the schedule due to holidays or Holy Week.
  
  Click on the blocks on the calendar to see full text.
  
  Click here to see calendar in chart format in PDF
  
  Click here to see the Kid's Printable Calendar
- Timeline

St. Mary Star of the Sea

Roman Catholic Church, Mississauga ON

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Then He took some bread and when He had given thanks,
broke it and gave it to them saying,

“THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU; DO THIS AS A MEMORIAL OF ME.”

A Journey for the Family

How To Register:

About "The Way"

Preparation Outline and Timeline

Legend

Timeline

Then He took some bread and when He had given thanks, broke it and gave it to them saying, “THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU; DO THIS AS A MEMORIAL OF ME.”

A Journey for the Family

Then He took some bread and when He had given thanks,
broke it and gave it to them saying,

“THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU; DO THIS AS A MEMORIAL OF ME.”