GETTING READY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS!
The Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Communion
Welcome to the Sacrament Preparation Process for St. Robert Bellarmine Parish! As a family with a child entering their formal years of faith formation you all are embarking on a journey in which your family will encounter Jesus Christ, our Savior in a real way and develop a deep friendship that will last a lifetime.
Preparing to receive a sacrament is a process with three essential components:
- LIVING FAITH through your family life at home;
- LEARNING FAITH through parish formation opportunities;
- LOVING FAITH through worshipping and serving with the parish family
This process begins with the Sacrament of Baptism and continues throughout our lives. s As your child begins their elementary school year they should also begin to expand their understanding of our Catholic faith. Once a solid foundation in faith understanding is established preparation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion may begin.
Information for Year I Sacrament Preparation Families
Year I Sacrament Preparation Parent Letter
UPCOMING EVENTS for Families Entering Year II
Thursday May 2nd
Communion Mass -rehearsal
6:30pm in Church (adult must accompany communicant)
Remember to bring your completed banner (with family name on back)
Saturday May 4th
Individual Portraits by Van Gogh Photographers
9:00-10:00am in Kernaghan Hall
First Communion Mass
10:30am in Church
(communicants arrival to K. Hall by 10:15am)
Families Preparing Older Children for Reconciliation & Communion
Currently underway! Contact Sacraments@srb-chicago.org for details
Resources for Year II Parents
Year II Sacrament Preparation Parent Letter
REC-EUC Events Calendar (Revised 091118)
Rite of Enrollment-Child’s Promise
EUC prep text schedule 2018-19
Forms to Complete and Submit for Year II Families
Sacrament Preparation Fee Form
Parents need to submit a Baptismal Certificate for the child preparing for Sacramen
