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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
Reconciliation schedule is located in the left column on each page of the web site.
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 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 6:30-8:00pm.
- 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.
First Reconciliation for all 2nd graders will be celebrated as a Parish Communal Reconciliation Service on January 15, 2011.
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 301) for more information.
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