About Third Year
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For students entering Religious Education for their third year of preparation and are in 3rd or 4th grade in school. Children should have received the sacraments of baptism and Reconciliation.
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Program Overview (Preparation for eucharist or as appropriate)This year focuses on how the Church leads us in worship, the steps of the Mass, and recieving Jesus for the first time in the celebration of Eucharist. Children learn the Nicene Creed, and receive their First Eucharist (communion).
Textbooks: Christ in Us and Believe - Celebrate - Live Eucharist (William H. Sadlier, Publisher)
Eucharist Retreat: This retret accompanies our Young Disciples in elementary 3rd Year and Old Sacament Year II along side their Parents/Guardians in preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist. Retreatants will deepen their understanding of the sacred space in the Church, Traditions, rituals, and strengthen their sense of belonging. Retreats are scheduled one morning or evening in March approximately three hours in length. -
Program Requirements
- Children consistently attentend a minimum number sessions throughout the catechetical year.
- All students are required to attend a Circle of Grace® course conducted during regular class time.
- Parents sign and agree to a Code of Conduct.
- Children must also attend a Eucharist Retreat with their parents.
- Birth and baptism certificates and/or transfer letters may be required if transferring from another parish.
- This is to ensure your child is enrolled in the proper classes.
- Upon celebrating your child's sacrament, the certificates must be printed and officially recorded as to how your child's name is printed on his or her Baptismal Certificate.
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Required Parent MeetingsAll parents should be attending Mass on a weekly basis. Third Year Parents attend the following meetings and retreats:
1. Eucharist Parent Meeting: TBD
2. Parent/Child Eucharist Retreat: TBDCeremony dates will be announced at the parent meeting. Non attendance at the required meetings may cause receipt of the sacrament to be postponed.