The Lord Jesus has entrusted to the Church his mission of healing, forgiveness and reconciliation. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the great sign of God’s mercy and forgiveness for all who have failed to live fully their baptismal life in Christ. As St. Ambrose reminds us, the Church “possesses both water and tears, the water of baptism and the tears of repentance.”
Children preparing for First Communion are prepared also to celebrate this Sacrament of God’s mercy and forgiveness and given the opportunity to celebrate this Sacrament prior to First Communion. Catechetical preparation is provided in our Catholic School and, for children not attending the Catholic School, through the Diocesan catechetical program.
Parents are invited to participate in an information meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Resources will be provided to assist the parents in the immediate preparation of their children for this Sacrament of God’s mercy.
The reception of First Reconciliation will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the church.