IMMEDIATE SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AND CELEBRATION OF FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
The virulent Covid19 Pandemic situation that we are all in makes it really challenging to plan for the preparation and celebration of the sacraments. Having said that, we will do whatever we can to help our children experience and receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. We encourage all our parents to visit formed.org as a resource. Our parish has a subscription to this service, so it is free access to every family and individuals in our community.
Where to start?
1) Go to FORMED and sign up as a parishioner
2) Find your parish - St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
3) Provide your NAME AND AND EMAIL ADDRESS. If this is your first time to access the site, check your email for confirmation.
4) At the top of the screen, look for THE SACRAMENTS, scroll down and see two resources on You are Sent. We encourage you to watch the five videos (one per week).
5) Each young person who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must apply in writing to Fr. Mark, expressing his/her desire to be confirmed, the reason why he/she wants to be confirmed and what he/she intends to do to prepare for the sacrament, also to include the name the sponsor. The letter does not have to be long, but a paragraph or two. It is a formal letter of request and should be received by Fr. Mark before the 15th of March.
6) Now that restrictions are once again lifted, we will organize several gatherings at the church. An email will be sent to inform you of these gatherings.