Preparing
for
First
Communion
On this page you
will find:
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Information on the program
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A schedule for the meetings
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Student eligibility guidelines
·
Registration Form, and
·
Program Requirements
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Augustine Church is pleased to partner with your family in preparing your
children for their first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist. When church and families work together in helping faith blossom and
grow, we all benefit!
he sacraments are a
defining feature of the Catholic Church. This time of preparation offers a
specialized opportunity to develop identity as a Catholic and enrich your
family’s connection to the practice of our faith. Preparing for First Communion
is a time rich with stories and grace for all Catholics. It is our goal to
further this tradition in the way we prepare and in the attitude we bring to
this moment of grace. If you require additional information on this program,
please contact the Director of Faith formation, Tom Rinkoski at…
St. Augustine Church &
Catholic Student Center
1738 W. University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603.
Office Phone: 352.372.3533;
E-mail:
tomrinkoski@yahoo.com
Frequently
asked questions about
First Communion
Preparation
Which children are
eligible to enter this program?
All of the following
criterion must be met for a child to be eligible to participate:
·
The child has been
baptized in the Catholic Church,
·
The child is in second grade or
higher,
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The child has participated in at
least one year of religious education in either a parish program, Catholic
School, or home-based program,
·
The child’s family is registered at
St. Augustine Church.
What basic requirements need to be satisfied?
The requirements that need to be met in order to successfully complete this
program of Sacramental Preparation include:
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Registration Form completed and returned to the
Faith Formation Office by Oct. 1. You can download a copy of the registration
form by
clicking this link,
or you pick up a registration form at the Church office.
·
A copy of the child’s Baptism Certificate handed
in to the Director of Faith Formation no later than Dec. 1, 2007
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Parents and children attend Mass every Sunday
during the preparation period
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Parents and children attend all preparation
sessions as indicated
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Parents and children commit to home-based
preparation time using the books, other materials, and web resources
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Parents and children pray together at home (at
least weekly)
 When is the
Orientation Session for the Parents?
Parents must attend the
orientation session on Monday, September 17, in the Parish Lounge from 7:00 to
8:30 pm. At this session, parents will be given an overview of the Sacramental
Preparation Program and a review of the requirements, as well as a chance to ask
any and all questions.
Is
there a fee for the Sacramental Preparation Program?
Because access to the sacraments is a fundamental right of all Catholics,
there is no mandated cost. Your giving in the regular collection on Sundays
covers program expenses. However, a donation to defray the costs of the
textbooks would be greatly appreciated ($8.50 per book for a cost of $17 for the
two books per student).
How do we
register our family for this program?
You can register in two ways:
1.
Click this link
to download a registration form. Complete and return to the Faith Formation
Office at the Church.
2. Pick up a registration form at the Parish Office,
complete it and ask the person at the front desk to place it in Tom Rinkoski’s
mailbox.
The Parish Office is open
from 9:00 am till 10:00 pm every day. Please be sure your registration form has
been placed in Tom Rinkoski’s mailbox in the parish office.
Who do I ask for more
information?
For additional questions or
concerns regarding this program or any other aspect of faith formation contact
Tom Rinkoski, the Director of Faith Formation at St. Augustine. You can reach
him by phone at 352.372.3533 or via e-mail at
tomrinkoski@yahoo.com.
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