St. Mary of the Hills
2675 John R Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
248-853-5390
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Weekly Book Assignments for:
          Kindergarten                        Grade 4
          Grade 1                               Grade 5
         
Grade 2                               Grade 6
          Grade 3
                               Grades 7 & 8

List of Prayers by Grade
 

Important Dates for:
First Eucharist
Reconciliation

Confirmation 2010- First Year Students
Confirmation 2009 - Second Year Students

GIFT Topics and Dates
GIFT Registration
First Eucharist/Reconciliation Sacrament Registration Form
Confirmation Sacrament Registration Form

EUCHARIST

Tuesday, October 7, 2008: Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 28, 2008: Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM - this is a make-up meeting
for those who missed the first parent meeting.

Sunday, November 2, 2008:
Practice for Rite of Enrollment 12:15 - 1:15, in church
Sunday, November 16, 2008: Rite of Enrollment,  11 AM Mass

Sunday, December 7, 2008: Prep Meeting - Church Tour  12:30 PM

Friday, January 23, 2009: Potluck Dinner, 6:30-8:00 PM

Sunday, January 25, 2009: Prep Meeting - Tour of Sacristy/Parts of Mass 12:30 PM

Sunday, March 22, 2009: Prep Meeting – Tasting an Unconsecrated Host, 12:30 PM

Monday, March 30, 2009: Banner Making Evening - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, April 28 OR May 5 AS ASSIGNED: First Eucharist Practices

Saturday or Sunday May 2, 3, 9, OR 10: First Eucharist Celebrations at the
5:00, 9:00 and 11:00 Masses

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RECONCILIATION

Tuesday, October 7, 2008: Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 28, 2008: Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM - this is a make-up meeting
for those who missed the first parent meeting.

Sunday, February 15, 2009: First Reconciliation Practice 12:30 PM

Saturday, February 28, 2009: First Reconciliation Celebration 10 AM

We will be joining together for a Communal Celebration of Reconciliation.  At the midpoint of the service our young people will have the opportunity to meet with a priest for individual, private reconciliation.

Please, for time sake, your child will not be able to “choose” which priest they celebrate the Sacrament with.

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CONFIRMATION 2010 - First Year Students

Tuesday, October 21, 2008: Parent/Student meeting, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 5, 2008: Parent/Student meeting, 7:00 PM - this is a make-up meeting for those who missed the first parent/student meeting.
 
Sunday, November 16, 2008:
Rite of Enrollment at 9:00 Mass
(Sponsor should try to attend)

December 1, 2008:
“Confirmation Information Sheet” due (if not turned in at the Parent/Student meeting)

Saturday, March 7, 2009:
Retreat at St. Mary of the Hills 1-5 p.m.  This retreat is an  EXPECTATION for public, home-school, and Catholic school students. 
 
Easter 2009: All participation hours for first year of preparation (10 hours) should be completed by this date.  Your Participation Hours Log Sheet may be turned in via mail or in person.

Easter 2009:
You can begin the process of earning participation hours for your second year of preparation now.

Spring 2010:  You should have completed an interview with the Religious Formation Coordinator and turned in all points for your second year of preparation.
Spring 2010:
Retreat at SUBIACO (details to follow)
Spring 2010: 
Confirmation Rehearsal
Spring 2010:
Confirmation Celebration during 5 p.m. Mass

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CONFIRMATION 2009 - Second Year Students

Thursday, January 8, 2009: Pre-Retreat Meeting at 7 p.m. for students attending the SUBIACO Retreat and at least one parent.

Sunday, March 15, 2009: Retreat at SUBIACO Retreat Center, Oxford, 2-7 p.m. 

Monday, April 6, 2009: Final Confirmation interview should be completed no later than this date. Sign-up sheets will be available at the pre-retreat meeting, or you can call the RE Office after January 12th to set up an appointment.

Sunday, May 31, 2009: Confirmation practice, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Candidates and their sponsors (if available) should attend.  We will start in the gym.

Saturday, June 6, 2009: Confirmation Celebration during 5 p.m. Mass. Candidates and their sponsors are to arrive by 4:30 p.m. AT THE LATEST! A reception will be provided following the Mass.

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