LET THE

FIRST COMMUNICANTS

AND CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

EXPERIENCE THEIR SACRAMENTAL CATECHESIS

AS A GRADUAL PROCESS

HAVING A MARKEDLY

PASCHAL CHARACTER

(RCIA, Gen. Intro., 28)

Proposed Calendar

June 27, 2003                  :     Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Rite of Acceptance of First Communion

& Confirmation Candidates into the 

Sacramental Preparation Programme

October 2, 2003              :     Feast of the Guardian Angels

                                               Rite of Presentation of the Our Father to

                                               First Communion & Confirmation

                                               Candidates

February 2, 2004            :     Feast of the Presentation of our Lord

                                               Rite of Presentation of the Creed to First

                                               Communion & Confirmation Candidates

Lent 2004                        :     Scrutinies in preparation for First

                                               Reconciliation of First Communion

                                               Candidates & a special Celebration

                                               of Reconciliation for Confirmation

                                               Candidates

Easter Season 2004      :     Sacraments of Initiation for First

                                              Communion & Confirmation Candidates 

NOTE:   Supplement with Ritual Celebrations for Confirmation Candidates is available at the Diocesan Catechetical Centre (DCC)