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Sacramental Preparation Sessions


First Reconciliation
A home-study program is offered in which parents/guardians are the primary teachers of their children. The parent sessions help adults understand the texts and materials as well as have the opportunity for an adult level update on the Sacrament of Penance in our Church today. Students in both our Catholic School and CCD programs participate together in this preparation process. First Reconciliation will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:00am at Queen of Peace Church. If you have questions, please call Pam at 234-8394.

First Communion
This is a home-study program in which parents/guardians are the primary teachers of their children. The parent sessions help adults understand the texts and materials as well as have the opportunity for an adult level update on the Sacrament of Penance in our Church today. Students in both our Catholic School and CCD programs participate together in this preparation process. The group celebration of First Communion is April 20, 2008 at the 10:45 am Mass. If you have questions, please call Pam at 234-8394.

Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated during the junior year of high school in our parish. All Waterloo parishes participate in the metro celebration of the sacrament. This year's Confirmation Mass is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2008 at 7:00pm at Columbus High School. If you have questions, please call Pam at 234-8394.

Baptism
Preparation for parents and godparents is regularly scheduled each month (except July) in one of our Waterloo parishes.  Participation in this class is a prerequisite for infant and child baptism. The classes offer a theological update for adults as well as an overview of the ritual of baptism and how it is celebrated within the context of Sunday Mass. To register for an upcoming class, contact the rectory at 234-4996.

Children's Initiation
Students in grades 3-8 who have NOT been baptized and/or NOT celebrated First Reconciliation or First Communion are invited to participate in a metro program of preparation for these sacraments. These classes are for both Catholic School and CCD children. For more information, contact Pam at 234-8394.