Greetings,
Today we are announcing the dates for First Eucharist for your children!!!  It feels good to finally be able to set dates and prepare to celebrate the sacrament with your children!
As you may have noted the use of the term “dates.”  Yes, there will be two masses to choose from.
Sunday, July 12, 2020 – 2:30p.m. at Corpus Christi Church
Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 2:30p.m. at Corpus Christi Church
*We ask that First Communicants and their families arrive no early than 2:00pm
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We are asking that parents utilize the following Sign Up Genius link to choose which Mass your child will be attending.  Due to COVID-19 protocol, which includes use of social distancing measures, each family is allowed up to eight family members.  That eight includes the First Communicant and parents.
Sign Up for Mass and let us know how many will be attending via this link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545abaa28a20-first

Items to know as we prepare:
*we will not hold a retreat as was previously scheduled
*there will be no professional pictures this year
*we are having special masks made for the First Communicants – they’ll receive these at the Mass
* each First Communicant parent needs to contact Msgr McCoy or Fr. Feller to set up a time for their child to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to their reception of First Eucharist – please call the office at 515-955-6077
*please help prepare your child on how to receive the Eucharist, including the cup even though they will not receive the cup that day.  Here is a quick video to review  https://youtu.be/qdGkTdv4Dt4   Please note that due to COVID-19, we ask that everyone receive via the hands vs. via tongue.  Also know that we’ll be working on an additional video made your children’s teachers/catechists to help review. 
 
Questions?  Please let me know if you have questions!  Hiedi Touney – 515-955-6077 or hiedit@fdcatholic.com

Blessings,
Hiedi Touney
Holy Trinity Parish Life Director 

Greetings and Blessings!
I am delighted to be able to share in this journey with your family as you prepare your child(ren) for their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist!  In the remainder of this letter you will find ..

1) what we ask that you accomplish prior to the first parent session on September 18th 2019 

and

2) what the parish expectations are for your family this sacramental preparation year.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.  You may reach me by e-mail at hiedit@fdcatholic.com or via the Business Office phone, 515-955-6077.  I typically am in the office 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In Christ,
 
Hiedi M. Touney
Holy Trinity Parish Life Director
Coordinator of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
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 Please do the following before our first session on September 18th, 2019
1) Register your child(ren) for First Reconciliation/Eucharist preparation by going to:
Faith Formation Families: https://holytrinitywci.org/formation-links
St. Edmond Families: https://holytrinitywci.org/sacramental-preparation
Fees are $20.00 per child   (plus $45.00 fee if the child is in Rock Climbers)

2) If your child was baptized at a parish other than Holy Trinity Catholic Parish we will need a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate no later than September 18th, 2019.  Without the certificate we are unable to celebrate either sacrament: First Reconciliation and/or First Eucharist.

2) Please go to www.holytrinitywci.formed.org  and register yourself for this free resource that we will be utilizing for sacramental preparation.  FORMED is a resource that we will utiliz not only for the children, but for the adults.

Preparation Expectations:
1) Your child(ren) are expected to attend St. Edmond Catholic School or Rock Climber classes for sacramental preparation through the parish.  The parish and school do not replace the parent as the primary catechist!

2) Attend Mass each Sunday (Saturday evening) – I always encourage families to sit near the front so that the children can see what is happening.  As they, and you, learn more about the sacraments, you will all have “new eyes” to see and participate in the Mass each week.

3) Choose, and sign up, a minimum of two times to carry up the offertory
 gifts (host, wine and collection) at a weekend mass.  You may do this by going to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545ABAA28A20-holy  There is a link also under "Links" on our home page to this website, www.holytrinitywci.org.

4) Pray Lectio Divina with your child(ren) and complete the assigned reflection sheet.  The Lectio Divina Reflection Sheet can be found below under "Documents."  Once the Lectio Divina Reflection Sheet is completed it is to be turned into your child’s/children’s catechist (SE teacher or Rock Climber catechist).  The following are the scripture passages and due dates.  (see "Documents" section below for Lectio Divina reflection sheets)

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