The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the first of two sacraments of healing.  This is the sacrament of spiritual healing for baptized persons who have distanced themselves from God as a result of sins committed.  There are four elements to the sacrament:  

•  contrition or sincere remorse for wrongdoing

•  confession to a priest

•  absolution by the priest

•  penance

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First Reconciliation

The parish preparation program for Reconciliation consists of these components:

•  Since parental involvement in catechesis is essential in the on-going formation of the child, a Reconciliation Prep Night is required for the parent/guardian and the child receiving the sacrament.

• The child must attend PSR/Catholic School regularly and actively participate in a two-year preparation period.

• Reconciliation preparation begins in grade one and the immediate preparation in grade two.

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CRITERIA FOR READINESS

The candidate:
1. Can distinguish accident, inappropriate behavior, and sin according to the child’s age.
2. Must acknowledge sin.
3. Expresses sorrow for sin.

Contact the Jansen Center (426-1733 x 6301) for more information.

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