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First RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST

first eucharist dates for 2020

We are pleased to provide you with updated information for our First Eucharist families (please check your email for a July 13, 2020 letter outlining the updated Mass dates and times).  Reminder: 1) an email with a SIGNUP GENIUS link will be emailed on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 9am. Please be sure to register your child for the First Eucharist Mass date and time of your choice.; 2) Six First Eucharist candidates per Mass - family total of 10 people. The Church is cleaned daily and will there are numerous hand sanitizers available in the gathering space area of the church for your convenience. We ask that each person sanitize their hands upon entering the Church. Of course, masks must be worn at all times; masks must be properly fitted over the nose and mouth.

*PLEASE NOTE* - if there is an increase in COVID cases as we approach the First Eucharist dates, we will require "immediate family only" at all First Eucharist celebrations.

One parent and the First Eucharist candidate MUST attend their assigned rehearsal date and time.  Rehearsals are held in the Church.

If you have any questions, please be sure to contact our office at 201-327-0352/x208.

Please click on the link to read a letter from the Archdiocese of Newark about WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN PUBLIC MASS RESUMES. What to Expect When Public Mass Resumes .

First Eucharist Date	First Eucharist Time	Rehearsal Date	Rehearsal Time
Sat, Sep 12	11am	Thur, Sep 10	4pm-5pm
Sat, Sep 12	2:30pm	Thur, Sep 10	5:15pm-6:15pm
Sat, Sep 19	11am	Thur, Sep 17	4pm-5pm
Sat, Sep 19	2:30pm	Thur, Sep 17	5:15pm-6:15pm
Sat, Sep 26	11am	Thur, Sep 24	4pm-5pm
Sat, Sep 26	2:30pm	Thur, Sep 24	5:15pm-6:15pm

- First reconciliation/First Eucharist (2020/2021)
  
  First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: Thursday, October 15, 2020. 10am OR 7pm (via Zoom). This is a mandatory information meeting for the parent(s) of our First Reconciliation candidates and your participation is greatly appreciated; please engage the "video" function on your ZOOM call. We will send an email in the beginning of October with a SignUp Genius link to allow you register for the meeting time of your choice.
  
  First Reconcilation Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020. There will be two services - 11:30am OR 2:30pm.
  
  First Reconciliation Preparation Dates via Zoom: First Reconcilaition candidates who attended Angel Wings will attend a total of THREE First Reconciliation preparation classes: Class #1 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:15pm OR Sunday, November 8, 202 at 10am-11:15am; Class #2 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:15pm OR Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 10am-11:15am; Class #3 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:00pm--5:15pm  OR Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 10am-11:15am
  
  First Eucharist Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 10am OR 7pm. Location or ZOOM to be determineds. This is a mandatory information meeting for the parent(s) of our First Eucharist candidates. We will send an email at the beginning of January with a SignUp Genius link to allow you register for the meeting time of your choice.
  
  First Eucharist Preparation Dates (ZOOM or on campus): First Eucharist candidates who attended Angel Wings or Home Study will attend a total of THREE First Eucharist preparation classes. Class #1 Wednesday, January 27, 2021at 3:45pm-5pm  OR Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10am-11:15am; Class #2 Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 3:45pm-5pm; OR Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 10am-11:15am; Class #3 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3:45pm-5pm; OR Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10m-11:15am.
  
  First Eucharist Retreat - Sunday, March 7, 2021. We begin with celebrating Mass at 11:30am then we proceed to the Auditorium for luncheon and to participate in a special First Eucharist activitiy for parent and child. (11:30am-2:30pm). This is a mandatory retreat for each First Eucharist candidate and ONE parent.
  
  First Eucharist Dates: Saturday, May 1, 2021; Saturday, May 8, 2021 and Saturday, May 15, 2021. Times to be determined.
  
  First Eucharist Rehearsal Dates: Thursday, April 29, 2021; Thursday, May 6, 2021 and Thursday, May 13, 2021. Time to be determined.
Watch these two informative videos on the Eucharist and First Reconciliation (Confession)
- Welcome and thank you for choosing Guardian Angel Church!
  
  First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Requirements:
  
  All children that have been baptized
  
  Have completed one year of religious education
  
  Families are registered parishioners
  
  Families attend Mass on an on-going basis
  
  **Please note** - Home Study is not an option for 2nd grade (Sacrament year) students.
  
  1^st Reconciliation/ 1^st Eucharist Preparation Program for the 2020-2021 catechetical year:
  During this sacrament year the children of the parish prepare for both the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of 1st Holy Communion.
  
  If your child is in our Tuesday Fall catechesis program - Our Catechist will prepare the children during their class time for both sacraments.
  
  If your child participated in our summer Angel Wings catechesis program or Home Study program - your child will attend six preparatory sessions: three 1^st reconciliation preparatory classes in the fall and three 1st Holy Communion preparatory classes in the Spring. Families will have a choice of either Wednesday OR Sunday preparatory classes.
  
  Of special Note: A parent or caregiver must volunteer one day during either the 1st Reconciliation Preparatory sessions or one day during the 1^st Eucharist preparatory sessions.
  
  For all Families-
  
  Parents will attend two informational meetings throughout the year: one in the fall specifically regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation and one in the Spring regarding the Sacrament of 1^st Eucharist. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated one Saturday during the Advent season. The Sacrament of 1st Holy Communion will take place in the Spring after Easter Sunday, during the Easter season.
  
  Families will attend a 1^st Eucharist Retreat– We begin with Mass in the Church, followed by a luncheon, and culminating with a guest speaker and special activity for you and your child.
  
  Families will attend a 1^st Eucharist Rehearsal- The children participate in a run-through of their sacrament ceremony. They will practice receiving an unconsecrated host and drinking from the cup. They will have an opportunity to ask questions about the day and ease any angst they may be experiencing.
  
  Please reach out with any questions to our Religious Education office and speak to Frances or Ali at (201)327-0352 ext. 208.
  We look forward to journeying with you and your families!

Guardian Angel r.c. church

320 Franklin Turnpike Allendale, NJ 07401

First RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST

first eucharist dates for 2020

First reconciliation/First Eucharist (2020/2021)

Watch these two informative videos on the Eucharist and First Reconciliation (Confession)

Welcome and thank you for choosing Guardian Angel Church!