First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation is the sacrament in which a person encounters God’s mercy and forgiveness for the first time in a personal and meaningful way. Through prayer, reflection, and confession of sins, individuals are reconciled with God and the Church, experiencing His love, healing, and grace. This sacrament helps form a lifelong habit of seeking forgiveness and growing in holiness.

Regular attendance and active participation in a faith formation program or religion class is required for the reception of First Reconciliation which typically takes place in the second grade and above.  Special handouts are given to the family to be completed at home.  This is a tremendous bonding time between you and your child.  Children and parents preparing for their child’s First Reconciliation receive catechesis on the Sacrament through a parent meeting on a Wednesday night, during religion class in school, and attend a Sunday afternoon parent/child retreat at Nativity Church. The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place at the First Reconciliation Retreat. 

   

Wednesday, December 2-First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6-7:10 p.m.  

Sunday, March 7th -First Reconciliation Retreat/Sacrament 11 a.m. –4:00 p.m.