Palanca Letters Sample (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

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1. Helpful Guidelines for writing Palanca

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Sample letters attached

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One letter from each parent/sponsor written with the guidelines outlined below.

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Each letter should be brief – no longer than one typed sheet of paper.

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Pray before writing the Palanca and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your words.

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Think about what kind of Palanca (prayer, sacrifice or work of mercy) you want to offer to your

child during the remainder of this preparation process and, in particular, on the retreat day such

as letting them know that you will be praying for them every time you have to stop at a red

light, or something like that. They should know it. (And you should be sure to honor your

commitment).

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Positively affirm your child’s faith journey and affirm your role as a supporter of their life long

faith journey.

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Reassure your child that you and God will meet him /her right where he/she is in their faith

journey.

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Encourage your child to continue learning about their faith.

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Tell your child that you are praying for them.

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And, finally, while books or other gifts are nice, please leave them for another time.

2. Guidelines for sending Palanca:

B. T

HERE ARE

WAYS TO SEND THE

ALANCA ENVELOPE

Mail to:

Sara Seligmann

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

3513 N Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007

Attn: Palanca for _______

Drop off:

Palanca box at Parish reception (during week days) or RE supply

office on Sunday mornings (during RE)

Make sure candidate’s name is on the envelope

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