reconciliation

reconciliation times

Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Church Office | Noon - 1:00 PM

Wednesdays during the School Year | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Saturdays | 3:30 - 4:30 PM

By Appointment

First reconciliation Preparation

We are excited to walk with you as you help your child prepare for their First Reconciliation. This usually occurs when students enter into 2nd grade, but please let us know if you have older children in need of the Sacrament. They should enroll for Religious Education classes, which are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45 AM, beginning in September and going through April. We will have a required parent meeting before First Reconciliation.

See the RE Calendar on the Religious Education page for more details.

Hit the button below to view the page, learn more about RE and the registration process.

Learn More About RE

how parents can support their children

It is so important that as parents we understand that each of the Sacraments offers healing and special sacramental grace as well as a mission in Christ.

Reconciliation heals the wound of shame, reminds us our identity in Christ is pure and undefiled and gives us the mission to extend the Father’s mercy.

Our Faith and how we receive affects how Jesus can work in our lives, and as parents we want our kids to believe in what is true, good and beautiful. You are the first and BEST teachers of your children - he has ENTRUSTED them to you, which means that God is giving you all the grace and tools you need to fulfill your vocation. We pray you will be open to his graces and ask for his help as you walk with them. We are here to support you in this mission.

Consider incorporating an examen together as a family as well as practicing the act of contrition. Have students watch you go to Reconciliation and then celebrate after! Rehearsal - role play and practice on your own. We will have a rehearsal together as a class the week of First Reconciliation but children will feel much more confident walking through the steps with you.

Have questions? Contact Jodi Homeyer, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, at jodi@stm-ou.org