“…I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God
over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, commonly called Penance or Confession, is one of the seven Sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that all of the Sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ himself. In the case of Reconciliation, that institutution occurred on Easter Sunday, when Christ first appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection. Breathing on them he said: "Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven, for those whose sins you retain, they are retained." John 20:22-23
Catechists, Priests and Sisters guide parents and students through the preparation for the sacraments. The usual age for the sacraments is second grade. Children who are in third grade and older may also register if they have not yet received the sacraments.
All sessions are held in the Fitzgerald building on Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. A detailed calendar is provided in the Reconciliation/First Eucharist Handbook provided at the orientation.
Please contact Sr. Strength of Martyrs, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] if you have questions.
All sessions are held in the Fitzgerald building on Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. A detailed calendar is provided in the Reconciliation/First Eucharist Handbook provided at the orientation.
Please contact Sr. Strength of Martyrs, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] if you have questions.
