Est. 1949 | South Bend, Indiana
What you need to know for your child's Sacraments
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important dates
December 7, 2018, Forms due
Due: First Communion Info Form
for all children
Due: Copy of Baptismal Certificate
for any child not baptized at St. Anthony Church
January 8, 2019, 6:30pm
First Reconiliation Preparation
Meeting
January 17, 2019, 6:15pm
First Reconciliation
May 1, 2019, 8am-3pm
First Holy Communion Retreat
May 5, 2019, 1:30pm
First Holy Communion Mass
12:30 photography
1pm arrival -
Docs & Resources
- Letter from our Director of Religious Ed
- First Holy Communion Form
- Printable Page: Important Information
- Blessed: Email Program for Parents from Dynamic Catholic
- Blessed: 1st Reconciliation Videos
- Blessed: 1st Holy Communion Videos
- Article: Fountain of Love, How Parents Form Children for Prayerful Participation in the Eucharist
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We are overjoyed to walk with you and your child on their journey to the Eucharist. Please read through the information here along with this letter from Alycia Valentiny, our Director of Religious Education, and contact us if you have any questions.
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Requirements for the Sacraments
All children receiving their First Reconciliation an First Holy Communion must be baptized Catholic.
Information Form: Due December 7
The First Communion Information Form must be filled out and turned in to the school or parish office by December 7, 2018. Download form here.
Baptismal Certificate
If you child was not baptized at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, a copy of their Baptismal Certificate is needed by December 7, 2018. -
First Reconciliation
Tuesday, January 8: First Reconciliation Prep Meeting
6:30 pm, St. Anthony de Padua Church
This meeting is for school and RE families. At least one parent is expected to attend with child.
Thursday, January 17: First Reconciliation
6:15 pm, St. Anthony de Padua Church
Dress code: Sunday best
Parents may also receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. -
First Holy Communion
Wednesday, May 1: First Holy Communion Retreat
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The whole school day will be devoted to First Communion Retreat for the 2nd Grade St. Anthony School and Religious Education students. We also ask that at least one parent try to attend, but we understand work schedules may not allow.
Sunday, May 5: First Holy Communion Mass
1:30 pm, St. Anthony de Padua Church- 12:30 pm: Professional photography available (more info to come)
- 1:00 pm: All children need to be present for group picture
- Dress Code for Girls: Traditional white dress, low heel formal shoes, shoulders covered. Gloves and accessories are allowed but cannot be worn during Mass.
- Dress Code for Boys: dress pants, white shirt, (tie and suit jacket are optional), dress shoes. No tennis shoes allowed.
Please note this is an extra Sunday Mass outside of our normal schedule specifically for the celebration of First Holy Communion.
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Questions? Contact us anytime.
If you have any questions, please contact us - we're here to help!
Alycia Valentiny, Director of Religious Education
574-282-2308, ext. 206
avalentiny@stasb.org
Betsy Williams
Formation Coordinator
574-233-7169
bwilliams@stasb.org