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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Below is updated information regarding the celebration of your child's First Reconciliation and Eucharist on April 17th and 18th.  Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions!  

First Reconciliation:
First Reconciliation will occur as a part of the First Eucharist retreat on April 17th.
 

First Eucharist Retreat:
Those children, and their parents/guardians, who have been prepared and seeking to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are expected attend a small retreat on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00am-Noon at Holy Trinity Church.  During this time the sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated for all in attendance, walk through the Mass for the next day and participate in hands on activities. 

First Eucharist Mass:
April 18th , 2:00pm at Holy Trinity Church.  Professional individual pictures will be taken following the Mass, forms will be sent home the week prior to celebrating the sacrament. 

Below you will find a document that reviews appropriate attire for the celebration of this sacrament.   

At this time, based upon current COVID-19 protocols, each family will have one reserved pew for immediate family sit sit with the child celebrating the sacrament.  Given that all pews are no open, you are welcome to invite additional family  to sit in the "open seating" areas.  

Masks are still required, and your child will receive a specially made First Eucharist mask from the parish at the retreat that Saturday. 

Please continue to work with your child(ren) regarding preparation for the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation and reception of the Eucharist, “how to” guide and document are listed below. 

God’s blessings be upon all of your families,

Hiedi Touney 
Parish Life Director 
515-955-6077 or hiedit@fdcatholic.com 
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Once again, if you need clarification or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Hiedi Touney, hiedit@fdcatholic.com or 955-6077
 
 *please note that a few of you have different expectations due to needing to have your child baptized or that your child is 3rd grade and above - please refer to your customized schedule.  If in doubt, please contact me - Hiedi Touney hiedit@fdcatholic.com or 955-6077