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Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 1 of 10
2215 Opdyke Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Parish:248-644-5460
Religious Education: 248-642-6062
RECONCILIATION
and
EUCHARIST
HANDBOOK
2020-2021Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 2 of 10
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
Reconciliation & First Eucharist SCHEDULE
________________________________________________
Grade 2 - Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Meeting #1 – Gr. 2 Children & Parents – Reconciliation Meeting (7-8:30 PM)
October 28, 2020 (Wed - Church) or October 29, 2020 (Thurs - Church)
→Paper Work Due = November 16, 2020 or February 8 or April 12, 2021 (Monday)
Please complete the following forms online. Visit https://www.sthugo.org and
look for the “yellow” Reconciliation and Eucharist box on the home page for links
to complete he forms (refer to page 9 of the Handbook).
• Nov. 16, 2020 = Baptismal Certificate Request for Religious Ed and School
• Nov. 16, 2020 = First Eucharist Registry Information Form
• Nov. 16, 2020 =Permission Slip Unconsecrated Hosts and Wine
• Feb. 8, 2021 = Preference for the First Eucharist Celebration
• Apr. 12, 2021 = Service Activity Reflection Form
→Purple Reconciliation Book Due = December 14, 2020 (Monday)
• Bring to Practice the Reconciliation “Purple” Book with Signatures
╬ Celebration of First Reconciliation – St. Hugo of the Hills Church (11:00am)
February 20, 2021 (Saturday)
Meeting #2 – Gr. 2 Children & Parents – Eucharist Meeting (7-8:30 PM)
March 3, 2021 (Wed - Church) or March 4, 2021 (Thurs - Church)
→Paper Work Due = April 12, 2021 (Monday)
• Apr. 12, 2021 = Service Activity Reflection Form
• Apr. 12, 2021 = Bring to class First Eucharist “Blue” book with Signatures
• Apr. 12, 2021 = Notify RE Office of a Guest Priest for First Eucharist
╬ Celebration of First Eucharist – St. Hugo of the Hills Church
April 24, 2021 (Saturday) 11:00 AM Mass (Does NOT fulfill Sunday Obligation)
April 25, 2021 (Sunday) 2:00 PM Mass (Does fulfill Sunday Obligation)
Note: Due to the pandemic, we may need to schedule three dates for First Eucharist.
→Practice for Reconciliation and First Eucharist will be during Class Time in the Church
- Reconciliation Practice, Monday, February 1 & 8, 2021 (Sch 2:00 PM, RE 5:15 PM)
- First Eucharist Practice, Monday, April 12 & 19, 2021 (School 2:00 PM, RE 5:15 PM)Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 3 of 10 SACRAMENTAL POLICIES The policies of St. Hugo of the Hills Church concerning the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation are as follows: Policy 1: From apostolic times, it has been the tradition of the Church to gather on Sunday for the celebration of the Eucharist. The observance of Sunday Eucharist is vitally necessary for the faith of the entire Christian community. Policy 2: After completing a program of catechetical preparation and with the approval of the Pastoral Associate (delegate of the Pastor), candidates baptized in infancy as Roman Catholics may celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eighth grade; and, the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation in the second grade. Policy 3: Formal instruction for the Sacrament of Reconciliation must be separate and distinct from the preparation for the first reception of Eucharist, so that the integrity of each sacrament is maintained. Policy 4: The parent’s right and responsibility to direct the religious formation of their children must be safeguarded and enhanced. For this reason, preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation shall involve the parents and provide guidance to them in helping prepare their children. Policy 5: Children are to be properly catechized for the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Eucharist. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received prior to the celebration and reception of First Eucharist. Any variation of this norm occurs on an individual basis and after deliberate consultation between the Pastoral Associate (delegate of the Pastor) and the parent(s). Policy 6: In those cases, in which a child, because of exceptional reasons under the guidance of his or her parents, chooses not to receive the sacrament of penance, he or she shall not be deprived of the right to receive his or her first communion. The child shall be encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance later so that he or she will not be deprived of it altogether.
Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 4 of 10
DUE DATES AND PAGE NUMBERS
FOR HOMEWORK
ON THE BACK COVER OF THE
“PURPLE” RECONCILIATION BOOK
Date DUE Chapter/Pages Adult Signature
Nov. 2, 2020 Welcome & Chapter 1 pages
4-20
Following Jesus
Adult At Home Booklet: p3
Nov. 9, 2020 Chapter 2 pages 21-34
Remembering God’s
Forgiveness
Adult At Home Booklet: p4
Nov. 16, 2020 Chapter 3 pages 35-48
Celebrating God’s
Forgiveness
Adult At Home Booklet: p5
Nov. 23, 2020 Chapter 4 pages 49-62
Preparing to Celebrate
Reconciliation
Adult At Home Booklet: p6
Nov. 30, 2020 Chapter 5 pages 63-76
Celebrating the Sacrament of
Penance and Reconciliation
Adult At Home Booklet: p7
Dec. 14, 2020 Chapter 6 pages 77-90
Living God’s Peace
Adult At Home Booklet: p8
Completed “Purple” Reconciliation Book with Signed Back Cover
DUE = December 14, 2020
Please Note:
Reconciliation and First Eucharist Candidates are encouraged to
discuss these chapters with an adult in-person, on the phone or on a
Zoom call. Perhaps they may invite a Godparent, parent, relative, or
family friend (For example: Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, adult brother or
sister or cousin, or friend of the family, etc.).Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 5 of 10
DUE DATES AND PAGE NUMBERS
FOR HOMEWORK
ON THE BACK COVER OFTHE
“BLUE” EUCHARIST BOOK
Date DUE Chapter/Pages Adult Signature
Feb. 22, 2021 Welcome & Chapter 1
pages 7-20
Belonging to the Church
Adult At Home Booklet: p3
Mar. 1, 2021 Chapter 2 pages 21-34
Gathering to Give Thanks
and Praise
Adult At Home Booklet: p4
Mar. 8, 2021 Chapter 3 pages 35-48
Celebrating the Liturgy of the
Word
Adult At Home Booklet: p5
Mar. 15, 2021 Chapter 4 pages 49-62
Celebrating the Liturgy of the
Eucharist
Adult At Home Booklet: p6
Mar. 22, 2021 Chapter 5 pages 63-76
Receiving the Body and
Blood of Christ
Adult At Home Booklet: p7
Apr. 12, 2021 Chapter 6 pages 77-90
Living as the Body of Christ
Adult At Home Booklet: p8
Completed “Blue” Eucharist Book with Signed Back Cover
DUE = April 12, 2021
Please Note:
Reconciliation and First Eucharist Candidates are encouraged to
discuss these chapters with an adult in-person, on the phone or on a
Zoom call. Perhaps they may invite a Godparent, parent, relative, or
family friend (For example: Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, adult brother or
sister or cousin, or friend of the family, etc.).Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 6 of 10
PRACTICAL DETAILS
CELEBRATION OF FIRST RECONCILIATION
Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 am in Church
1. Candidates for Reconciliation and parents are to be seated in Church by 10:50 AM.
Candidates and parents are to sit as a class in their assigned section.
Section 2 – Right Tabernacle pews A-1 School
Section 3 – Center Tabernacle pews A-2 School
Section 3 – Center Organ pews Zoom Rooms 2, 9, 10 Religious Ed
Section 4 – Left Organ pews A-3 School
Note:
Depending on the pandemic, seating may be limited to 3 seats at the two ends
of the pew. The 3 seats include the candidate, and 2 parents.
2. Candidates for Reconciliation are to be accompanied by their parents. We ask that
parents leave their other children home and arrange for a baby-sitter.
3. Teachers and catechists will direct candidates for Reconciliation to the priest and the
reconciliation room. We ask that all remain seated until directed to move.
Candidates will be assigned a priest for reconciliation.
4. When it comes time for your child to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please
walk your child to the priest's station. Stay with your child until it is their turn.
Present your child to the priest, leave the room, and wait for your child at a
designated place.
5. While you and your child are waiting, we ask that you pray quietly with your child.
6. As your child leaves the reconciliation room, please give them a sign of peace, and
go to the assigned area to pray the concluding prayers together. After the prayers,
you are free to leave the Church.
7. After the conclusion of this celebration you might mark this special occasion by
preparing a special meal or dessert at home or taking your child out.
8. Candidates are asked to wear their "Sunday best" to mark the importance of this
special sacramental celebration.
Note:
If you have any further questions regarding the Celebration of First Reconciliation,
please contact the Religious Education Office (248-642-6062). Thank you.Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 7 of 10
PRACTICAL DETAILS
CELEBRATION OF FIRST EUCHARIST
April 24, 2021 (Sunday) 11:00 AM Mass (Does NOT fulfill Sunday Obligation)
April 25, 2021 (Sunday) 2:00 PM Mass (Does fulfill Sunday Obligation)
Note: Depending on the pandemic, we may need three dates for First Communion
1. Seating:
Candidates for First Eucharist, parents and families are to be seated in Church by 1:45
PM on Sunday. Each family will be assigned a certain number of seats. Children
receiving First Eucharist are to sit in the designated seat at the end of the pew.
Children whose last name begins with the letter (D) will start the pew assignments.
“D”, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, B, C
Note:
Depending on the pandemic, seating may be limited to 4 seats at the end of the pew. The
4 seats include the candidate, two parents, and one guest.
2. Candidates for First Eucharist:
• Entrance Procession: Children will sit with their parents and families. After the
priest has processed to the altar steps and after the greeting the children will
gather around the altar and sing a song. After this song, the children will return to
their seats.
• Offertory Procession: Children will gather around the altar during the Eucharistic
Prayer and remain there until the sign of peace.
Note:
Depending on the pandemic, children will remain in their seats, and there will not be an
offertory procession.
3. Dress:
Children are to wear their "Sunday best" to mark the importance of this special
sacramental celebration. Girls are to wear white dresses, the length of the dress is to
be below the knees and above the ankle, veils are to be no longer than mid-calf in
length, no gloves or purses or trains or high-low dresses are permitted, and shoes may
not be heels. Boys are to wear suits or dress pants with a blazer, shirts, ties and dress
shoes.
4. Pictures:
During Mass, we ask that you do not take pictures or videos. After the celebration, the
priests will be available for pictures or videos.
Note:
Depending on the pandemic, the priests may not be available for pictures or videos.
Note:
If you have any further questions regarding the Celebration of First Eucharist,
please contact the Religious Education Office (248-642-6062). Thank you.
Note:
If you have invited a guest priest to First Eucharist,
please give his name to the Religious Education Office by April 12, 2021.Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 8 of 10
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Through Baptism, we are called to be of service. Service is an answer to
the Gospel challenge to love our neighbor as Jesus loves us. Service
seeks no personal gain or compensation of any kind. Candidates for First
Eucharist are required to do two hours of service activities. Parents
and/or Godparents are asked to supervise and coordinate the service
activities with their candidate for First Eucharist.
Possible areas for service are the family, relatives, neighbors, parish or
school. You are encouraged to include photos if possible.
Family
▪ set the table for dinner
▪ clear the dishes and load the dishwasher
▪ unload the dishwasher and put the dishes away
▪ shovel snow
▪ turn down the beds at night
▪ play with your younger brother or sisters
▪ do something nice for someone you live with
▪ read a story to your younger brother or sisters
▪ prepare and lead a grace before a meal
▪ take out the rubbish
Relative
▪ make a phone call visit with a relative
▪ ask a relative what you could do for them and then do it
▪ shovel snow
▪ make and send a special card to a relative
▪ go over to a relative’s house and visit with them
▪ go to Sunday Mass with them
▪ take out the rubbish
Neighbor or Church or School
▪ Church – Select a tag from the Giving Tree in the Gathering Space
the weekends in November and December. As a family purchase
the gift and place it on the appropriate table in the Gathering Space
by the due date.
▪ Church - bring food to Sunday Mass
▪ Church - straighten out the hymnals in the church pews and chairs
▪ School - ask a teacher if you could help them with something
▪ Neighbor - shovel snow for someone
▪ Neighbor - ask a neighbor if you could do something for them
▪ Neighbor - ask your neighbor if you could bring their mail to them
Service activities and the service reflection page are to be
completed by April 12, 2021 (Monday).Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 9 of 10
RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST FORMS ONLINE
https://www.sthugo.org
Please complete the following forms online.
Visit https://www.sthugo.org
and look for the “yellow” Reconciliation and Eucharist box
on the home page for links to complete the forms.
Form Due Date
Baptismal Certificate Request for Religious Ed and School Nov. 16, 2020
First Eucharist Registry Information Form Nov. 16, 2020
Permission Slip Unconsecrated Hosts and Wine Nov. 16, 2020
Preference for the First Eucharist Celebration Feb. 8, 2021
Service Activity Reflection Form Apr. 12, 2021Reconciliation and Eucharist Handbook 2020-2021 Page 10 of 10
St. Hugo of the Hills Religious Education Calendar
2020-2021 – Gr. 2 Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Date - Mondays Class Description
September 28 Church RE Book Pickup in Church Gathering Space:
10:30am-6:30pm
September 30 (W) Zoom New Parent Orientation Meeting, 6pm on Zoom
Zoom Classes
October 5, 2020 1 RE Family Mass in Church or Livestream-5pm
October 12 2 Chapter 1
October 19 3 Chapter 2
October 26 4 Chapter 3
October 28(W) & 29(Th) Church Reconciliation Child/Parent Mtg. #1, 7pm – Church
Distribute Purple Reconciliation Books
November 2 5 Chapter 4 (Due Purple Reconciliation BK, Chap. #1)
November 9 6 Chapter 5 (Due Purple Reconciliation BK, Chap. #2)
November 16 7 Chapter 6(Church Year) (Due Purple Reconciliation BK, Chap. #3)
November 23 8 Chapter 7(Ordinary Time) (Due Purple Reconciliation BK, Chap. #4)
November 30 9 Chapter 8 & 13(Advent) (Due Purple Reconciliation BK, Chap. #5)
December 7 10 RE Family Mass in Church or Livestream-5pm
(Complete Chapter 9 at home) Celebrate Marian Feast in Church
December 14 11 Chapter 10&14(Christmas) (Due PurpleReconciliationBK,Chap.#6)
December 21 & 28 No Class Christmas & New Year’s Break
In-Person Classes In-Person Classes – “tentative”
January 4, 2021 12 Chapter 11
January 11 13 Chapter 12
January 18 No Class MLK Day
January 25 14 Chapter 15 First Eucharist Plate Painting in class
February 1 15 Chapter 16 +Blessing of Throats Gr2 Reconciliation Practice #1
February 8 16 Chapter 17 Gr2 Reconciliation Practice #2
February 15 No Class Winter Break +Ashes in Church on Feb. 17
+ February 20 (Sa) Church + First Reconciliation, 11am – Church
Distribute Blue Eucharist Books
February 22 17 Chapter 18 Reconciliation Gr. 3-8 Ch (Due Blue Euch BK, Ch. #1)
March 1 18 Chapter 19 Circle of Grace (Due Blue Eucharist BK, Ch. #2)
March 3(W) & 4(Th) Church Eucharist Child/Parent Mtg. #2, 7pm - Church
March 8 19 Chapter 20-21(Lent, 3-days/Triduum)(Due Blue Eucharist BK, Ch.#3)
March 15 20 Chapter 22 Stations in Church “tentative” (DueBlueEuchBK,Ch.#4)
March 22 21 Chapter 27(Easter) 5pm Fire Drill (Due Blue Eucharist BK, Ch.#5)
March 29 & April 5 No Class Spring & Easter Break
April 12 22 Chapter 23 Gr2 Eucharist Practice #1 (Due Blue Euch BK,Ch.#6)
April 19 23 Chapter 24 Gr2 Eucharist Practice #2
+ April 24 (Sa) Church + Celebration of First Eucharist, 11am - Church
+ April 25 (Su) Church + Celebration of First Eucharist, 2pm - Church
April 26 24 Chapter 25
May 3 (Last Class) 25 Chapter 26 Year End Summaries Go Home
May 10 26 RE End of Year Family Mass, 5pm - ChurchYou can also read
