Reconciliation

Rite of Reconciliation contains these basic elements: confession, sorrow for sin, a penance, and absolution.  The celebration emphasizes a special moment in the Church’s public worship.  There is opportunity for communal celebrations with private confession during Advent and Lent.  Weekly private confession opportunities are listed on our home page.

Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for children starts in 1st grade and is a two year program in the school and in the FLOCK program (see religious education).

For adults who wish to become Catholic, preparation is completed during the OCIA process (See our Faith Formation tab on the home page for more information).