Dear Parents,

Welcome! We are excited about your son or daughter’s First Eucharist. What an exciting time for your family as you help your child prepare to receive their first Holy Communion. This is such a profound and important step in your child’s faith journey.

First, the religious education office encourages you to be involved. Though each student has a “teacher” or “catechist,” the true catechesis, or “faith sharing” takes place in your home. There are so many opportunities and ways for you to be apart of your child’s faith development this year, especially as we near the reception of the Sacrament.

Some ideas include praying with and for your child, and your family. This is a special year for everyone in the family. Consider lighting a special candle at certain points leading up to and after the special day to pray for your child. Take time to do the activities in the first communion packet, making it a special day with your child, maybe even a special meal to celebrate.

Second, please watch the following videos with your child. This special time of preparation as a family will make a lasting impression and these videos will give you some imagery of what’s to come.

Lastly, know that we are praying for you and are excited to share in this special time with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate.

Nancy’s Introduction / Banner Instructions

First Communion – Video 1

First Communion – Video 2

Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore

Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes his work in me

Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
(Continue on Back)

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore

Please watch this informational video on the topic of Confession / Penance to prepare your child for the reception of this wonderful Sacrament.

Once you have completed the video, please continue to the activity section below that will walk you through a guided reflection that you will share with your child.

So you want to be part of our parish? Great!

I joined St. Margaret Mary just over six years ago … and have fallen in love with it.  I believe you will find here a good Catholic community to accompany you in your journey of faith.

Once again WELCOME !!!     … AND WE THANK GOD YOU’RE HERE.

Peace, All Good!             

Fr. Mike and the whole parish staff

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¿Quieres formar parte de nuestra parroquia? ¡Excelente!

Me uní a Santa Margarita María un poco más de seis años atrás … y han caído en el amor con ella.  Creo que encontrará una buena comunidad católica para que lo acompañe en su camino de fe. 

Una vez más Bienvenidos !!! … Y damos gracias a Dios que estás aquí.

Paz, todo bien!

P. Mike y todo el personal de la parroquia

Welcome to St. Margaret Mary’s Confirmation program. The calendar below is for year 3 Confirmation students. Remember, your commitment for the year is to attend each class and your retreat in March. Also, because you are year 3 students you will be required to write a Saint paper, pick a sponsor and complete your service hours (if possible during Covid). Please keep your schedule posted where you and your family can see it so that they may support your commitment to your sacramental journey.

Saint Paper Instructions

Due by February 23rd, 2021. Students should answer the questions on the Saint Paper form and hit submit.

Click this link and write your answers on this form. There is no need to print or hand in a paper. Hitting submit will send the answers directly to Joe.

When done, don’t forget to push the submit button.

Saint Paper Form Link

Need ideas picking a Saint name… Check out these websites for help:

Find your Saint quiz

Confirmation Saint Name List (for Guys and Girls)

Saint’s Name Generator

Sponsor Information

Confirmation year 3 students need to fill out the sponsor information form by clicking the link here:

Sponsor Information Form

Zoom Link

Click here to access the Confirmation Year 3 Zoom class.

Meeting ID: 951 8692 3036
Code: 359458

Schedule Year 3

Instructions: For your class day please login to Zoom via the link above at 7:00 PM. For the weeks with a video lesson, please watch the video and answer questions before you attend class.

Extra Video Lessons

Mandatory Sign Up

Please sign up for our text message communication. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year. 

Year 3 students:
Text @margaret3 to the number 81010

Year 3 parents:
Text @parentyr3 to the number 81010

Confirmation Year 3 Retreat

DATE:       Monday, May 3rd, 2021
TIME:        6:00pm to 9:00pm
WHERE:    This will be a digital retreat via Zoom

ACTION REQUIRED:

1. Please log on 5 minutes prior to retreat start time to ensure there are no wifi connection issues and please join with your camera on.
2. Please sign in with your first and last name. No nicknames or profanity. We also ask that the youth are dressed modestly. No pajamas or clothing with profanity.

Zoom Link for Retreat

Click here to access the Confirmation Year 3 Zoom class.

Meeting ID: 951 8692 3036
Code: 359458

Welcome to St. Margaret Mary’s Confirmation program. The calendar below is for year 2 Confirmation students. Remember, your commitment for the year is to attend each class and your retreat (TBA). Please keep it posted where you and your family can see it so that they may support your commitment to your sacramental journey.

Zoom Link

Click here to join Confirmation Year 2 live Zoom session.

Meeting ID: 996 7195 5802
Passcode: 036136

Year 2 Schedule

Instructions: On your class day please login to Zoom via the link above at 7:00 PM. For the weeks with a video lesson, please watch the video and answer questions before you attend class.

Extra Video Lessons

Mandatory Sign Up

Please sign up for our text message communication. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year. 

Year 2 students:
Text @margaret2 to the number 81010

Year 2 parents:
Text @parentyr2 to the number 81010

Confirmation Year 2 Retreat

DATE: Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
WHERE: This will be a digital retreat online.
TIME: Starts promptly at 6:00pm, ends at 9:00pm via Zoom

ACTION REQUIRED:

1. Please log on 5 minutes prior to retreat start time to ensure there are no wifi connection issues and please join with your camera on.
2. Please sign in with your first and last name. No nicknames or profanity. We also ask that the youth are dressed modestly. No pajamas or clothing with profanity.

Zoom Link for Retreat

Click here to join Confirmation Year 2 live Zoom session.

Meeting ID: 996 7195 5802
Passcode: 036136

Welcome to St. Margaret Mary’s Confirmation program. The calendar below is for year 1 Confirmation students. Remember, your commitment for the year is to attend each class and your retreat. Please keep your schedule posted where you and your family can see it so that they may support your commitment to your sacramental journey.

Zoom Link

Click here to access Confirmation Year 1 live classroom

Meeting ID: 985 0902 5392
Code: 997009

Year 1 Schedule

Instructions: On your class day please login to Zoom via the link above at 7:00 PM. For the weeks with a video lesson, please watch the video and answer questions before you attend class.

Extra Video Lessons

Mandatory Sign Up

Please sign up for our text message communication. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year. 

Year 1 students:
Text @margaret1 to the number 81010

Year 1 parents:
Text @parentyr1 to the number 81010

Confirmation Year 1 Retreat

DATE:       Monday, February 22nd
TIME:         Starts promptly at 6:00pm, ends at 9:00pm
WHERE: This will be a digital retreat online.

ACTION REQUIRED:

1. Here is the link for the retreat: https://bluejeans.com/811003261/3647
   The participant passcode is: 3647
2. If anyone is using a Mobile device or tablet, you must download the Bluejeans app to participate. There is no need to download anything on a computer.
3. Please log on 15 minutes prior to retreat start time to ensure there are no wifi connection issues and please join with your camera on.
4. Please sign in with your first and last name. No nicknames or profanity. We also ask that the youth are dressed modestly. No pajamas or clothing with profanity.