Sacramental Prep for Reconciliation

     A child’s initiation into the Catholic faith, which begins at their Baptism, requires a special level of commitment 
from both the child and the parents.  As your child approaches the age when the sacramental preparation process will begin for Reconciliation, it is important for families to understand the commitment they will undertake over the coming years.  Fulfilling this commitment will lead to the reception of sacraments, which constitute full initiation of your child 
into the Catholic faith community.

       Families with children enrolled in second grade CCD or catholic school and who have previously completed the
first grade of the CCD curriculum or first grade in a catholic school are eligible to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Additional intergenerational workshops helping families prepare for sacramental reception is offered separately from the general grade level curriculum.  Minimally, families attend weekly Mass and participate fully in the preparation process in the Parish with prayer and conversation going on in the home.  Parent formation sessions are inclusive with the formation process. 

Children in second grade begin to prepare for their first penance from the first day of class.  An intergenerational workshop for the child and family is scheduled on an evening in November to prepare for the immediate reception of
the sacrament.

The child will experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation with his/her classmates in a children’s penance service with private confession scheduled on an evening in December.  Family members are encouraged to receive the sacrament 
at this time as well.

For children older than second grade, please contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education for a evaluation of your specific needs and suggestions for a process to prepare your child for the receptions 
of the sacraments.