Understanding sin and the difference between serious and less serious sin are crucial concepts for the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation. For this reason, the church leaves the decision of readiness in the hands of the parents, but instruction is provided at St. Jude.
Checklist for First Reconciliation:
Parent must:
- Attend (one parent) First Reconciliation parent meeting.
- Help prepare your child for First Reconciliation by doing the "At Home" Study Program given at the meeting. (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Reconciliation, published by RCL Benziger).
- Attend Saturday or Sunday Mass with your child each week.
Children must:
- Be Baptized.
- Have attended RE in first grade or year one sacrament preparation class.
- Be faithful in attending Religious Education classes or attending a Catholic school where religion is taught daily.
- Complete the “At Home" study program (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Reconciliation, published by RCL Benziger).
- Attend the First Reconciliation Retreat.
Parent Information Meeting
Attendance by one parent is expected at this very important meeting. In order for your child to receive the sacrament it is necessary for one parent to attend. Childcare is offered by reservation only. Please contact Sue Hawthorne for the nursery.
- Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Children’s First Reconciliation Retreat
Saturday, January 22, 2011, 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children’s First Reconciliation Celebration
Saturday, January 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
