Reconciliation

Catechesis for the first reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is to precede the catechesis for the reception of First Communion and is kept distinct by a clear and unhurried separate preparation.  This is done so that the specific identity of each sacrament is apparent, and so that before receiving First Communion the child will be familiar with the Rite of Penance and will be at ease with the reception of the sacrament.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is to be celebrated prior to the reception of First Eucharist.

Parents of Children who have reached the second grade are invited to enroll their children for sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist.  Parents not only have the right but also the responsibility to be intimately involved in preparing their children for the sacraments.  That preparation should be both supportive and instructional.  The supportive role includes a home environment which nourishes a love of God and an appreciation for the sacraments.  The instructional role is to assist in teaching and reinforcing of catechetical content.  

Diocesan policy states that these sacraments are to be received in the parish of which the candidate is a member. The catechesis must take place in the parish community and not at a local Catholic school; hence our sacramental catechesis is separate and distinct from our faith formation program. Please contact Mrs. Abbie Lim for additional information regarding the preparation of the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist.

MANDATORY First Reconciliation Preparation Dates:  October 16th, October 23rd, October 30th, November 6th, and November 13th, 2024 from 9:15am until 10:45am in the Seton Building

PRAYERS to be memorized: Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, and the Ten Commandments

First Reconciliation will be held on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 6pm in the Church.

Register in person in your students classroom, or register online HERE.