First Communion Programme 2012- 2013 - Newbridge Parish
First Communion Programme 2012- 2013 - Newbridge Parish
First Communion Programme 2012- 2013 - Newbridge Parish
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<strong>First</strong> <strong>Communion</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
December<br />
� Children will bring a Birthday card for Jesus to any Mass in any of the Churches<br />
� Place a crib in your home. Read bible stories with your child i.e. The Christmas story<br />
January<br />
Blessing of Holy Water<br />
� Children will bring a small bottle to Church and will be given some Holy Water to take<br />
home. ( Find out times holy water is used)<br />
� Catholic Schools Week<br />
February<br />
Parents’ meeting - Helping your child prepare for <strong>First</strong> Penance<br />
� Cill Mhuire 26 th February 8pm. <strong>Parish</strong> Church 28 th February 8pm<br />
� Read leaflet on <strong>First</strong> Penance. Pray the Act of Sorrow each day.<br />
� Place a St Brigid’s Cross & a Trocaire Box in your prayer space<br />
March<br />
<strong>First</strong> Penance<br />
� Cill Mhuire: Tuesday 5 th March at 7.30pm<br />
� <strong>Parish</strong> Church: Thursday 7 th March 8pm and Saturday 9 th March 11am<br />
Easter Ceremonies:<br />
� Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday<br />
Good Friday :<br />
� Children’s Stations of the Cross (<strong>Parish</strong> 11.30am & Cill Mhuire 7.00pm)<br />
April<br />
Learn Mass Responses. When do we sit stand or kneel ?<br />
� Learn the prayers Before and After <strong>Communion</strong>.<br />
May<br />
<strong>First</strong> <strong>Communion</strong> Celebrations Saturday May 11th<br />
� Write a prayer welcoming Jesus in Holy <strong>Communion</strong>.
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