St Thomas More's Faith Community
| Monthly on the
Saturday prior to the First Sunday there is opportunity to celebrate
the First Rite of Penance. Appointments can be made with a priest at any other time. There are added opportunities through Lent and Advent. |
Children
and the Sacrament of Penance:
It is a requirement
of the Diocese that prior to Confirmation/First Communion children are
to be prepared to celebrate in the Sacrament of Penance, our
belief that God is full of mercy and forgiveness and that we
need this mercy.
Process:
Dates for the programme are advertised in
the parish and school newsletters.
Times
and Dates for 2012:
Parent
Meeting: Wednesday 18 July. 9am and 7.00pm in the Parish Meeting room.
Preparation:
| Session 1: | Tuesday 31 July, 6.15pm | Wednesday 1 August, 6.15pm | Sunday 5 August, 10am |
| Session 2: | Tuesday 7 August, 6.15pm | Wednesday 8 August, 6.15pm | Sunday 12 August, 10am |
| Session 3: | Tuesday 14 August, 6.15pm | Wednesday 15 August, 6.15pm | Sunday 19 August, 10am |
Celebration
of the Sacrament: