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Sacraments
First Eucharist
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Confirmation is the initiation into the adult journey of faith. This initiation calls the person to become a responsible member of the Christian community by being a disciple of Christ and sharing the "Good News" with others. Confirmation calls us to go out and serve others. The celebration is a serious decision and is not to be made lightly. At the time of registration, the candidate must be committed to making the preparation period the first priority. Immediate preparation will be offered each year for any member of St. Mary of the Hills who is eligible. The candidate may decide to delay the celebration of this sacrament to a later date.
This program spans a two year period, usually when students are enrolled in grades seven and eight. All public school and Catholic school students must enroll in both years of preparation. Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
To
register for immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, a
member of St. Mary of the Hills must:
1. Present a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized
at St. Mary’s.
Before
celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation a candidate must have:
1. Demonstrated commitment of intent by attending a sizeable
majority of all regular
GIFT sessions, or be enrolled in a Catholic
school program.
2.
Participated
in all special meetings with a parent and/or sponsor.
3. Provided all necessary information and paperwork.
4. Attended 2 Confirmation retreats.
To register for the Confirmation program, please print off, complete, then mail in the registration form to St. Mary of the Hills, Religious Education Office, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
First
Year Students:
Confirmation Registration Form
Second Year Students:
Confirmation 8th Grade Program
Confirmation Participation Hours Log Form
Confirmation Information Sheet
Confirmation Contract of Commitment
Confirmation Retreat Permission Slip
Eucharist is the sacrament in which the Christian community comes together to celebrate Christ's presence among us. In the Eucharist we recognize the actions Jesus lived and continues to live today through each of us. We bring to the celebration of the Eucharist all the experiences of our daily family living. Nourished by the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the people gathered, we go forth to serve others as Jesus did.
Immediate preparation does NOT take place during religious education classes [GIFT], or Catholic school. Each year the parish will provide special immediate preparation sessions for the parent(s) of each candidate. These classes are designed to support, educate and provide materials so the parent(s) of the candidate can properly assist in their child's immediate preparation and celebration of the sacrament. . Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
Eucharist is the primary sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the policy of the Archdiocese of Detroit that those preparing for Eucharist be catechized for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and that an opportunity for celebrating the sacrament be provided before, but separate from, the catechesis and celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist. This means that children usually celebrate Reconciliation prior to celebrating First Eucharist.
To
register for immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist a
member of
St. Mary's of the Hills must:
1.
Be currently enrolled in the GIFT program at St. Mary’s, or in a
Catholic school.
2.
Present a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at St.
Mary of the Hills.
3.
Faithfully participate in the preparation program and demonstrate
a commitment to
our Community, and the preparation process.
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Eucharist a candidate must have
successfully completed the Immediate Preparation Program.
To register for the First Eucharist / Reconciliation programs, please print off, complete, then mail in the registration form to St. Mary of the Hills, Religious Education Office, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
First Eucharist-Reconciliation Registration Form
The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates the fact that we can be forgiven at all times. It is the outward sign by which we celebrate an always merciful forgiving God, and how we renew our relationship with Him and His people. Reconciliation is a sacrament of continuing growth--growth in closeness to God and deepening oneness with our community. The candidate of this Sacrament needs awareness that he/she has caused disharmony (sin) and needs to ask forgiveness. Children enrolled in the First Eucharist Program are encouraged to celebrate Reconciliation prior to receiving the Eucharist. Older students are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament for the first time if they have not done so.
Immediate preparation will NOT take place during regular religious education classes [GIFT]. Each year the parish will provide a special immediate preparation session for the parent(s) of each candidate. This class is designed to support, educate, and provide materials so the parent(s) of the candidate can properly assist in their child's immediate preparation and celebration of the sacrament. . Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
To register for immediate preparation for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation a member of St. Mary's of the Hills must:
1.
Be currently enrolled in the GIFT program at St. Mary’s or in a
Catholic school.
2.
Present a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at St.
Mary's of the Hills.
3.
Faithfully participate in the preparation program and demonstrate
a commitment to
our community, and the preparation process.
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation a candidate must have successfully completed the Immediate Preparation Program.
To register for the First Eucharist / Reconciliation programs, please print off, complete, then mail in the registration form to St. Mary of the Hills, Religious Education Office, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
First Eucharist-Reconciliation Registration Form