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Sacramental Preparation Programme Presentation 2019

A Parent’s Prayer

Dear God, Thank you for my children. I know they are a gift from You. Daily I need Your strength and wisdom to train them in the way they should go. Give me patience and a joyful heart. Let me be an example of Your love and forgiveness. Thank you, Father, for the honour of being a parent. Amen

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

Catechists Diocesan Catechists Easier for parents Greater involvement in/connection with the parish Parental involvement

First Class – First Confession. Second Class – First Holy Communion. Do This in Memory. Communion Breakfast.

Sacramental Preparation Programmes

5th & 6th Class (Confirmation in 6th Class) Candidate Covenant Confirmation Retreat – Emmaus Retreat Centre Sponsor’s Night Sacrament of Reconciliation Confirming Our Children Programme

After School Programme

 Requirements:

 35 hours of formal religious instruction per year

for 1st & 2nd class for First Confession & First Holy Communion

 35 hours of formal religious instruction per year

for 5th & 6th class for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Diocesan Requirement Religious Instruction/Education v’s Catechesis Immersion in Parish life Liturgical Cycle

After School Programme Contd..

 Religious Instruction will be provided by a catechist for 1 hour per week. (Double Classes)  Class Time: Catechist’s availability.  Parents contribute to the cost of the instruction.  €110 per annum paid in two instalments:

• First payment (€55) with completed Registration

Form.

• Second payment (€55) in February 2020.

Application Procedure

 Parish Website: www.ashbourneparish.ie

‘Sacramental Preparation Icon’ Parish Policy. Code of Behaviour.

Copy of child’s Baptism Certificate is required for any child not baptised in the parish. Confirmation Consent Form – Child’s Consent!

REGISTRATION FORM CONSENT FORM

Senior Infants & Fourth Class New to Programme Senior Infants & Fourth Class First Class & Fifth Class New to Programme

Consent Forms will confirm:

Commitment to weekly

catechetical instruction.

Mass attendance. Safeguarding Children

Compliance.

Emergency Medical Treatment.

Return the Consent Form with a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate and payment to: Parish Office FAO: Sacramental Preparation Programme (ETNS/GSM), Frederick Street, Ashbourne,

• Co. Meath.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd May 2019.

Supporting your Child’s Faith

 Family Mass – every Sunday at 12.30pm Mass.  ‘Do This in Memory’ ritual Masses for all children in the parish making First Holy Communion. These are held monthly in 2nd year of preparation.  Prayer in the home.  Children’s Bible.  Crucifix/religious image.  Simple Prayer book.  Establish and foster links between catholic families in the school and the parish.

FIVE FINGERED PRAYER Sign of the Cross Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be

Supervision

Diocesan Policy for Safeguarding

Children – Supervision Ratios.

Assistance of Parents with

Supervision.

Formation of a Rota.

First Confession 2019 CHANGE

ETNS and G na Mí Wednesday 12th June at 7pm

Closing Date for Consent Forms

Friday 3rd May 2019

(Parish Website)