At St. Thomas More Parish, we center on the Eucharist and the embodiment of Catholic family values. Our children celebrate their first Eucharist in second grade. For more information, please contact irene@stmcath.org

"STM First Communion

Preparation Program"

February 1:  Lesson Three - We Forgive

Review Lesson Three as part of  Faith At Home

   Project 5: Draw a picture of forgiveness (Share Together P. 31) Return to class on Feb. 8

   Project 6: Make a card for a homebound/ill parishioner (Due Feb. 15)  Return to class

January 25:  Lesson Two - We Gather

      Review Lesson Two as part of  Faith At Home.  

 Parents:  Please return the Green Handout (Baptismal Info, Mass time, Fees, etc.)

 Project 3:  Send out the Prayer Partner letter this week

 Project 4: Write a "Litany of Praise" as a family. (Pray Together P. 21) Return this litany to class next week. 

Commonly Asked Questions About First Communion Prep: 

How can I tell if my child is ready for First Communion?

Here are some indicators that your child is ready to celebrate the sacrament:

• a. Does your child have sufficient knowledge to understand the mystery of Christ according to his or her capacity and can he or she
•          receive the Body of the Lord with faith and devotion?
• b. Does your child and some other family members regularly attend Sunday Mass?
• c.  Is prayer a part of your child’s daily life?
• d. Does he or she show a reverence for God?
• e. Does your child have a relationship with Jesus?
• f.  Does he or she know the difference between ordinary bread and wine and the Body and Blood of Jesus?

Policy between all of the Appleton parishes!

The sacraments of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation are celebrated in the parish where membership is maintained.  Preparation for these sacraments happens both in the Day School/Religious Education and in the Parish.

These are two levels of preparation that take place:  Classroom and Parish.

Expectations of Classroom Preparation for each sacrament will take place in the day school or the religious education program and is to be completed before and/or during the time of parish preparation.  Classroom Preparation consists of  units pertaining to the background and understanding of the sacrament.

Expectations of Parish Preparation and the celebration of the sacrament will take place in the parish where the family is registered.  Parish Preparation is defined as those activities for parents, guardians, sponsors, and students which are conducted by the parish of membership in preparation for the celebration of the sacrament.  This may include parent meetings, parent-child gatherings, retreats, service, special prayer gatherings, home based family lessons, etc.

The parish of membership will communicate with parents regarding Sacramental preparation.   (June 13, 1994)