Greetings First Communion Families
(And Year 1 families who did not confess during Lent 2020),
It is time to confess. Whether your mass is in July or August, or not for another year - plan to confess on a Saturday in July or August.
Confession is held weekly - every Saturday - from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at 1205 Columbia Street in Redlands. Three priests are available at each confession time. 
Saturday, July 4th, July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th!
Prepare for Confession by watching this 3 minute short video reflection NOW. 
https://watch.formed.org/videos/daily-reflections-july-2-2020
Then, the week prior to your confession, consider as a family viewing the FORMED video Forgiven.  
Below is the link to join FORMED and the link to view Forgiven. 
                      Please let me know when you and your child completes confesses.
                      Thank you! kgrozak@sbdiocese.org
           Remain well, healthy and 'sin free' during this time of isolation!

This web page will be updated daily with current news and information. 

BANNERS: Beginning July 1st, please deliver your Communion banner to our 115 W. Olive Avenue Church office step. There will be a box, out of public sight, with a lid. Please place your banner in this box outside the front door of the Church office between the hours of 8 am and 4:00 pm. Please do not deliver in the evenings or on a Saturday or Sunday. Please do not knock on the door. Thank you for your cooperation. Your banner can have your May Communion date or this New date. It is up to your child.  Below you may view Banner instructions in both English and Spanish. 

FORMATION: During the wait to celebrate, be certain that your child(ren) join us for Sunday Mass, either live or online, and also join us for Monday Storytime and Tuesday Family Rosary as we continue to be in this together. In order to complete your Yr 1 or Yr 2 Formation Year in the Atrium,those Year 1 & Year 2 students that were absent or missed some can zoom in July. 

We continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus and their families. Our church realizes as a family you continue to work through the many details of daily life during this time of the pandemic. Please know we are considering and planning for how we can regather with the children in the Atrium this fall. Remain with us in HOPE!

May you continue to find joy in following the voice of the Good Shepherd,
Karen A. Grozak/Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd/Family Faith Formation
Primeras comuniones reprogramadas- see attached document in Spanish
 

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST
(First Communion)

Entry Requirements

1. The student must be in the 2nd grade or higher to start the journey,
2. A copy of Student’s Certificate of Baptism and Certificate of First Reconciliation (Confession),
3. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) completed with a minimum of 80% attendance by both parent(s) and student,
4. A completed and signed registration form for your child is submitted online or dropped off at Olive Ave. church office.

1. Attend Eucharist Retreat; complete First Eucharist Banner Kit,
2. Minimum of 80% attendance by student and parent(s),
3. Student recitation of Eucharistic Prayers & Acclamations,
4. Parent(s) and student attendance at Church Tour & Mass Etiquette Night
5. Regular participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).

1. Student and family attend the Stations of the Cross & Parish Reconciliation Service.  Experience the Stations of the Cross.  This beautiful devotion is followed by the opportunity to partake in reconciliation.  Please join your Catholic community and confess in this Communal service prior to your child’s First Eucharist Mass,
2. Student participation in parish commemorative photos taken after the Sacrament of First Eucharist Mass,
3. Purchase the Sacrament of First Eucharistic photos to celebrate and share with your family. See the link below for details.

Regarding sponsors for the Sacrament of First Eucharist:
Bishop Barnes, Diocesan Clergy, our Parish Clergy, and ministry leaders believe that parents are the sponsors of this sacrament.  Parents are responsible to get their children to Mass every week, and to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice a year; thus, they are the Eucharist sponsors of their children.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION - Click here to Pre-K thru Grade 6 TAB