Baptismal Preparation
The Church
of the Annunciation is here to assist parents in their role as their child’s
primary teacher of faith. This begins with attendance at one Baptismal
Preparation class prior to their infant’s Baptism. Classes are currently scheduled on Sunday afternoons
from 1:00 – 2:30PM on 9/20/09, 11/15/09, 1/17/10, 3/14/10, and 5/16/10 and
Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on 8/20/09, 10/22/09, 12/17/09, 4/15/10,
and 6/10/10. Contact Kathy Keary at 816.628.5030 or kkeary@fairpoint.net to register to attend the class.
First Reconciliation Preparation
Parents play
an active role in preparing their children for First Reconciliation.
Preparation begins with a parent meeting on September 17, 2009 from 7 – 8:30
PM. This will provide the parents with the background information to
effectively teach their children about this sacrament of healing and God’s great
gift of mercy. Parents will be given instructional materials to be completed
prior to a parents/child retreat which is scheduled for November 8, 2009 from
12:00 – 4:00 PM. Parents are asked to attend First Reconciliation with their
child at 7PM on November 17, 2009. Parents are encouraged to also participate
in the sacrament demonstrating to your child the healing power offered in
Reconciliation. Per our parish policy, a
child should complete at least one year of formal religious instruction before
beginning to prepare for First Reconciliation.
First Eucharist Preparation
Parents play
a vital role in preparing their child to receive Christ in the Eucharist for
the first time. Preparation begins with a parent meeting on February 4, 2010
from 7:00 – 8:30 PM designed to renew your love for the Eucharist in order to
pass on the love of this special gift to your child. Parents will be given
instructional materials to complete with their child. Three lessons will be due
prior to the parents/child retreat scheduled the afternoon of March 7, 2010.
Families are asked to complete the remaining three lessons prior to the evening
of rehearsal and pictures scheduled for April 6, 2010 at 7:00PM. Parents will
have an opportunity to schedule the date of their child’s First Holy Communion
at the initial meeting with the parents. A few options will be offered in April
following Easter with up to four children receiving their First Holy Communion
per
Adult Confirmation Preparation
Adult
Confirmation takes place in June of each year at the cathedral. Contact Kathy
Keary at 816.628.5030 or kkeary@fairpoint.net to schedule an initial interview
prior to instruction preparing individuals to receive the outpouring of the
Spirit in Confirmation.
Sacraments of Initiation
Please see
the RCIA/RCIC link for details regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults and Children to learn more about the journey to becoming Catholic.