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First RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST

- First Eucharist (2021)
  
  First Eucharist Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 10am OR 7pm. ZOOM Meeting ID and Passcode will be provided as the date approaches. 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): First Eucharist candidates who attended Angel Wings will attend a total of THREE First Eucharist preparation classes. Class #1 Wednesday, January 27, 2021at 4:00pm-5:15pm  OR Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10am-11:15am; Class #2 Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 4:00pm-5:15pm ; OR Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 10am-11:15am; Class #3 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 4:00pm-5:15pm; OR Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10m-11:15am. We will send you the Meeting ID and Passcode as the date approaches.
  
  First Eucharist Retreat - Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 2pm inside the church. This is a mandtory retreat for each First Eucharist candidate and ONE parent. For a sneak preview of the Pottery Retreat, click here: Pottery Retreat.
  
  First Eucharist Dates: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00am and 1:30pm; Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00am and 1:30pm. We will send out an email with a SignUp Genius link on where you can select the date and time of your choice. There will be 6 families per Mass; the total number of family (incuding First Communicant and immediate family) is 10. For example, if you are a family of 4, you are welcome to invite 6 additional family members, friends, etc.
  
  First Eucharist Rehearsal Dates:  Rehearsal is mandatory for our First Communicants. Please be sure to bring to the rehearsal your child's(ren) First Communion banner. (First Communion Kits can be purchased online: Autom.com has a good selection.)
  
  First Eucharist Celebration Date: May 1
  Rehearsal Date: Thursday, April 29 from 5:00pm-:30pm inside the church.
  First Eucharist Celebration Date: May 8
  Rehearsal Date: Thursday, May 6 from 5:00pm-5:30pm inside the church.
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- 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 2021-2022 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 Religious Education program - our catechist will prepare the children during their class time for both sacraments.
  
  If your child participated in our summer Angel Wings Religious Education 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 (usually in January). Families will have a choice of either Wednesday OR Sunday preparatory classes.
  
  Of special Note: A PGC'd 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 October with special information regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation; one in the Spring regarding the Sacrament of First Eucharist. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated one Saturday during the Advent season (usually early December). The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place in the Spring after Easter Sunday, during the Easter season.
  
  Families will attend a First Eucharist Retreat– We begin with the 11:30 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 First Eucharist Rehearsal- The children participate in a run-through of their sacrament ceremony. They will practice receiving an unconsecrated host. They will have an opportunity to ask questions about the day and ease any anxiety they may have.
  
  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 (2021)

Watch These Two Fun and Informative Videos on the Eucharist and First Reconciliation (Confession)

Welcome and thank you for choosing Guardian Angel Church!