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.