Reconciliation

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.

• 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