Reconciliation

• WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm in the church​​​​​

Your child will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary Parish before they receive first Holy Communion. There are three formation sessions and a rehearsal which parents and children need to attend before receiving the sacrament. Requirements for children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary Parish are:

1. Your family is registered at St. Mary Parish or you have received permission from your pastor to receive the sacrament here.

2. Your child is at least 7 years old.

3. You and your family participate in Mass regularly.

4. You and your family participate in the Family Faith Formation program in the parish unless your child attends a Catholic school in which case you do need to attend all sacramental preparation.

5. Your child knows how to:
     a. Make the sign of the cross.
     b. Pray the Lord’s Prayer (the Our Father)
     c. Pray the Hail Mary

6. Your child knows the difference between right and wrong.

Click here for 2019-2020 Schedule

For More information please contact the Faith Formation Office at 508-278-3777 or click here to contact Donna Featherstone

• Guide to Making an Examination of Conscience and a Good Confession 

• Guide to Making a Good Confession for Children

• Guide to Making a Good Confession for Teens