First Reconciliation
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) is God’s gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession, we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in his presence and honestly acknowledge our sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God: “In him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28).
Preparing your child to celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation
As the primary educators of their children, parents are responsible for preparing their children for the sacraments with the support of the clergy and the Director of Faith Formation. Parents must attend one of two parent meetings to receive the materials, schedule of events, and information necessary to help with their children’s preparation.
All children preparing for sacraments at Most Precious Blood Parish, whether they are registered at Most Precious Blood School or in our FAITH program, must attend two catechetical sessions and the Day of Reflection that concludes with the children making their first confession. One parent must attend the sessions with their child although both are most welcome and encouraged to participate.
The materials we will be using are published by the Augustine Institute and titled, Signs of Grace – You Are Forgiven. After the children have completed the work in their activity books, they will be interviewed by a priest, a deacon, a seminarian, or the Director of Faith Formation to help them feel more comfortable prior to receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
This is the first of three sacraments children prepare for in 2nd and 3rd grades. Information about preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will be provided at parent meetings scheduled in the spring following the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ.
Please contact Mary Pott, Director of Religious Education at mpott@mpbdenver.org or contact the Parish office at 303.756.3083.
