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    • First Penance & First Holy Communion

      The welcome to the holy table of the Lord seals the initmate bond which baptism establishes between Jesus Christ and his disciples.  For those baptized as infants, the earliest years of life are nourished in the faith, hope, and love of the Christian family.  The family, in turn, is rooted in and sustained by the parish community, the local embodiment of the whole people of God. 

      In time, and especially through participation with the family in the celebration of Mass, the young Christian becomes more and more aware of the wonderful encounter with Christ in the Eucharist, and their role as a member of the liturgical assembly, their larger family in the Lord.

      Toward the end of early childhood, around the age of seven, the young disciple, whose baptismal faith has been enriched through catechesis, is presented to the Church for admission to the sacrificial meal of the Body of Christ.  Before they come to Eucharistic communion, candidates are to celebrate sacramental confession.

      At Archangel Gabriel Parish, immediate preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion takes place outside of and in addition to regular religious instruction (Family Catechesis, Archangel Gabriel School, or Home School).  This "track" prepares candidates to receive God's forgiveness and Jesus' Body and Blood for the first time.  The track is "family-based," meaning a parent/guardian accompanies the child through preparation and attends the sessions with them.

      To be eligible for the sacrament preparation track, children should be baptized, have reached the age of reason (generally the age of seven), and in at least their second year of formal catechesis/religious instruction not counting Kindergarten (meaning second grade students are eligible if they attended Family Catechesis or Archangel Gabriel School in both first grade and second grade).    

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    • Documents

      • Letter from Father Dave
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      • First Penance Session One
      • First Penance At Home Activity
      • First Penance Session Two
      • Examination of Conscience
      • Directions for going to Confession
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    • Important Dates

      PLEASE NOTE: all four preparation sessions are for child and parent. 
       

      First Penance Preparation Session One:
      • Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Weirauch Hall (below Saint Malachy Church)

      First Penance Preparation Session Two: 
      • Thursday, March 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Weirauch Hall (below Saint Malachy Church)

      The celebration of the Sacrament of First Penance will take place during Lent on the following dates (you choose one):
      • Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 pm in Saint Malachy Church
      • Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 am in Holy Trinity Church

       

      First Holy Communion Preparation Session One:
      • Thursday, March 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Weirauch Hall (below Saint Malachy Church)

      First Holy Communion Preparation Session Two:
      • Thursday, April 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Saint Malachy Church

      The celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place during the Easter season at the following Masses (you choose one):
      • Sunday, April 23 at the 12:30 Mass in Holy Trinity Church*
      • Sunday, April 30 at the 11:00 Mass in Saint Mary Help of Christians Church*
      • Sunday, May 7 at the 8:00 Mass in Saint Malachy Church
      • Saturday, May 20 at the 5:00 Mass in Holy Trinity Church*
      • Sunday, May 21 at the 12:30 Mass in Holy Trinity Church*
      • Sunday, May 28 at the 12:30 Mass in Holy Trinity Church*

      *Please note: If inclement weather prohibits lining up the children before Mass at these churches, it may not be possible for the children to be part of the opening procession.
    Flocknote Messages
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      • First Penance preparation continues next Thursday
        3 weeks ago
        Dear Parent /Guardian: First Penance preparation session two will take place Thur sday, March 9 at 6:30 pm in Weirauch Hall .   All children who plan to receive the sacrament this spring at Archangel...
      • First Penance preparation starts next Thursday
        a month ago
        Dear Parent /Guardian: First Penance preparation session one will take place Thur sday, February 23 at 6:30 pm in Weirauch Hall (below Saint Malachy Church).   All children who plan to receive the...
      • Sacrament Track Preparation Sessions
        2 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian, There still seems to be some confusion regarding attendance at the four preparation sessions.  Each of the four sessions is different, so children (and a parent/guardian) need...
      • Sacrament Track Reminders/Clarification
        2 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian, Hello!  By now everyone should have used the website portal to select one of the two dates for their child's First Penance and one of the six dates for their child's First Holy...
      • ACTION REQUIRED: First Holy Communion Date Selection
        3 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian, Date selection for First Holy Communion is now open on the website portal.  To select a date for your child's First Holy Communion, click the button below, then click the...
      • First Holy Communion Dates
        3 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian: I am excited to announce the dates for First Holy Communion 2023.  There will be six (6) celebrations and the limit per celebration will be twenty (20) candidates. Sunday, April...
      • ACTION REQUIRED: First Penance Date Selection
        4 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian, Date selection for First Penance is now open on the website portal.  To select a date for your child's First Penance, click the button below, then click the "Select First...
      • First Penance and First Holy Communion Track
        4 months ago
        Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for registering your child via the sacrament portal on the parish website.  Please note the following: First Penance date selection is scheduled to take place next...
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      Step 1. Register for First Penance & First Holy Communion track by November 30, 2022
      Click on the "Register" tab on the left.

      Step 2. Submit Baptism Certificate by January 31, 2023  
      Submit a copy of your child's baptism certificate (not birth certificate) to the Archangel Gabriel Parish Administrative Office if your child was baptized at a church outside of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  
      Please mail baptism certificate copies to:
      Mrs. Carol Pfeuffer
      Archangel Gabriel Parish
      5718 Steubenville Pike
      Robinson Township, PA 15136-1311

      Step 3. Select a date for your child's First Penance
      Click on the "Select First Penance Date" tab on the left and follow the instructions.

      Step 4. Select a date for your child's First Holy Commuinon
      Click on the "Select First Holy Communion Date" tab on the left and follow the instructions.

    Register
      • The deadline to register was November 30.
    Select First Penance Date
    • First Penance Date Selection

       
      • Selection is now open.
      • Please choose one of the dates below by clicking on the button which will take you to the selection form for that particular date.
      • You will then complete the form and click "submit" to choose that date for your child.
      • Each of the celebrations below has a limited number of spots.  Selection is accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
       
      Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 pm at Saint Malachy Church

      Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Church


       
    Select First Holy Communion Date
    • First Holy communion Date Selection

       
      • Selection is now open.
      • Please choose ONE of the dates below by clicking on the button which will take you to the selection form for that particular date.
      • You will then complete the form and click "submit" to choose that date for your child.
      • Each of the celebrations below is limited to twenty (20) children.  Selection is accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
      • DO NOT complete more than one form or complete the same form more than once.  If you make mulitple selections, all of your selections may be deleted.
       
      Sunday, April 23 at the 12:30 Mass at Holy Trinity Church
       
      Sunday, April 30 at the 11:00 Mass at Saint Mary Church
       
      Sunday, May 7 at the 8:00 Mass at Saint Malachy Church
       
      Saturday, May 20 at the 5:00 Mass at Holy Trinity Church
       
      Sunday, May 21 at the 12:30 Mass at Holy Trinity Church
       
      Sunday, May 28 at the 12:30 Mass at Holy Trinity Church

       
    • For questions regarding First Penance and First Holy Communion, please contact: 

      • Steven K. Swank
        Steven K. Swank
        Director of Faith Formation
        412-787-2140 x106
        sswankarchangelgabrielparish.org
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