Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ.
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’” (John 20:21-23).
Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist is separate from Parish School of Religion.
Classes and retreats scheduled for these preparations are required in addition to participating in a religion formation program. All students must be baptized and registered in either Parish School of Religion or Catholic School and currently enrolled or have completed 2nd grade.