First Reconciliation

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation will be held either Wednesday, March 21^st or  Thursday, March 22^nd 2012 at 7 PM.

Mini-Retreat will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Information will be mailed at a later date.

Sadlier We Believe Program

We are using the Sadlier “We Believe” Program to prepare your children for the reception of First Reconciliation.  Both Sacramental Programs have been developed to make the first reception of the sacrament a special event for the whole parish.  It involves the parish in praying for the children and their families.

The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation celebrates our continuing conversion, our turning from selfishness and sin to love and generosity in order to fully embrace God’s love and forgiveness.  This sacrament is meant to help us to heal what is broken and to set free that which is bound up.  This sacrament is not only for the times we commit serious, or mortal, sin.  Whenever we confess our venial sins, we are strengthened and grow in God’s grace.  This is why young children, most likely incapable of serious sin at this point in their lives, are called to the sacrament.  It introduces them to a lifelong process of self-examination in which they are called to wholeness and maturity by responding to the love God has shown us in Jesus Christ.

We realize that children are eager to learn.  That is why both programs offer children an exciting array of ways to learn through music, movement, stories and hands-on activities, to name some.

Calendar of Dates for Reconciliation

October 24, 2011 – Parents’ Meeting – Upper Church

December 11, 2011 – Wallet-sized picture of candidate is due & Letter to candidate is due

March 11, 2012 – Mini-Retreat from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

March 21, 2012   –   Reconciliation 7 PM – Upper Church

OR

March 22, 2012 – Reconciliation 7 PM – Upper Church

If additional rehearsals are needed, I will let you know at the end of January.

Downloadable Materials

 Letter for Parents unable to attend originally scheduled meeting on October 24

 First Reconciliation Letter from Parents