Youth Sacramental Prep - 1st Communion
In the Diocese of Springfield of Illinois, students in 3rd grade receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Eucharist at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield - DETAILS
St. Cecilia's Sacramental preparation program includes both the parents and the students.
Details and a schedule can be found here: Details & Schedule
Quick links to materials are below:
Parent video - (don't forget to watch this ASAP):
Presence - For Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion
other recommended videos: Catholic Central - The Mass Fr. Mike Bishop Barron
Parent study:
Parent & Student Classes:
St. Cecilia's sacramental preparation program for 1st Eucharist uses Signs of Grace: You are Loved.
The following links may help your study:
Session Overviews Lesson Plans Q & A VIDEOS Chapter Reviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1st Class Notes
| Session | Special Material | Link |
| 1 Preparing the Way for Chirst | Reveiw doc with pgs 6 - 11. | Review w/pgs 6-11 |
| 2 The Last Supper | View "Buenos Aires Miracle" video. | Eucharistic Stories |
| 3 The Death and Resurrection of Jesus | View "John Paul II and dogs" video. | Eucharistic Stories |
| 4 The Sacrament of the Eucharist | View "Lanciano Italy Miracle" video. | Eucharistic Stories |
| 5 Receiving Holy Communion | Practice receiving host. | |
| 6 The Liturgy of the Mass |
Review: Holy Days of Obligation View "The Veil Removed" video. |
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| 7 The Liturgy of the Word | Review Mass Worship Aids. | Mass Parts |
| 8 The Liturgy of the Eucharist | Review Mass Worship Aids | God wants you at Mass |
To review the Mass, these may be helpful: Mass Parts Order of Mass
To help keep your student's attention during Mass, you may want to try Holy Heroes Sunday Mass Prep.