Info about the St Emily rehearsals and ceremonies
St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket Parishes
April 22, 2019
Dear St. Emily Families,

For some of you, this is the week of First Communion!  For others, it is next week.

This is for families who will celebrate at St. Emily.  If you are celebrating at St. Thomas Becket, check with Renata Sosin for details.

The rehearsals: the rehearsals will be at 6:30 PM in St. Emily Church. 
  • For the April 28 ceremony, the rehearsal is Thursday, April 25.
  • For the May 5 ceremony, the rehearsal is Thursday, May 2.
Photography:  please note that photography will begin in the Hall at 9:30 AM.  We will take the group photo at 11:00 AM. (All children should be in the Hall by 10:30 AM.) 

A photo of your child receiving communion, along with the group shot, is included in your fee.  You may purchase additional posed and candid shots. There is no obligation to do so.

Seating: we will try to seat you in a pew that accommodates the number of family members and guests you indicated.  Additional guests will be able to find seats in the church, if they don't all fit in your pew.

Please note that all information, including banner instructions, etc. is available on the  web page for First Eucharist .

If you have other questions, please contact Cathy Crino.

Receiving the Eucharist - How to - and why!
 
You might enjoy seeing this video with your child. (It has its funny moments!) Then, practice at home. Kids enjoy the practice, and the excitement that leads to the big day.

It is also a way to reinforce for your child that the point of the day isn't the clothes, although they will look special, or the party, even though that will be fun, or the presents, although everyone likes presents.

The point, obviously, is to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord - more special, more important, more exciting, than anything else could be.


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Prayer to say after receiving Communion

Of course, we can pray however we want after communion, but I have found that for children, having something definite 'in reserve' is a comforting thing for them.  

On page four of Prayers, Practices.... (a handbook for parents and families in our program) there is the choice of three prayers.  All of these are honored in our tradition. 

Please choose one with your child and say it each night in the days leading up to communion.  You can remind your child that they are preparing for something wonderful and that this is a way to both anticipate that event and thank God for it.  

Have You Paid the First Communion Fee?
Please pay as soon as you can
  • $40 for St. Emily School students. This includes the photo. The school tuition covers some of the materials cost.
  • $50 for St. Thomas Becket parishioners. This does not include the photo.
  • $60 for St. Emily Religious Education students. This includes the photo and all materials not covered by the tuition.

You can pay by check made out to St. Emily, or you can pay through E-Giving.


Please contact Cathy Crino with any questions.
Quick Links
St. Emily Parish
Catherine Crino, DRE
847-299-5865
St. Thomas Becket Parish
Renata Sosin, CRE
847-296-9051
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