Reconciliation

“Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.’” —John 20:19-23

Preparation for First Reconciliation go hand-in-hand with First Communion.

Children (Grade 1-8)
Preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two-year process starting in first grade. During this time children are introduced to Jesus and encouraged to become a better disciple by getting to know Him through the Gospels and life in the church. They are also shown the effect of God's grace that are bestowed upon us in these sacraments and our responsibilities to God and the church after we receive them. Contact: Jeremiah Shoop, [email protected].

High School Youth (Grade 9-11)
Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion is included in the two-year Confirmation Preparation Process. Contact: Jeremiah Shoop, [email protected].

Adults (18 and older)
Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion is included in the Rites for Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Contact: Deacon Chuck McDaniels, [email protected].