First Reconciliation Preparation

Our preparation classes help parents and children understand the healing power of the First Reconciliation sacrament so they will be comfortable in preparing their child. This Sacrament is generally celebrated in second grade if parents sense their child's readiness. Books are available for purchase.

Coordinators:  Cole Epping, Katherine Byers, Joanne Long and Joyce Miller

HOW TO BEGIN:

1. Discern: Determine if your child is in 2nd through 5th grade, has not done preparation or received the First Reconciliation sacrament, and you feel that they are ready,
2. Register for Faith Formation (Required): Register your child(ren) in the St. Joseph Catholic Community Faith Formation program - See "REGISTRATION" link.
3. Register for First Reconciliation Preparation: Child(ren) enrolled in the Faith Formation program and their families will be invited to attend the required First Reconciliation preparation sessions and sacrament celebration.
4. Participation: Attend required preparation events (see below).
5. Alternate Scheduling (If the scheduling below does not work with the family), contact the Director of Children and Adult Faith Formation to determine availability. 

First Reconciliation Preparation
2023

PLEASE attend the all meetings.
 The preparation meetings are spaced out so families have one month between receiving the required materials and the retreat. 

If your child is in 2nd through 5th grade, has not done preparation or received the First Reconciliation sacrament, and you feel that they are ready, PLEASE attend the parent's meeting. The meetings are spaced out so families have one month between receiving the required materials and the retreat. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 5:15 PM (during children's Faith Formation):
Parents ONLY meeting to discuss the sacrament of First Reconciliation with Fr. Terry and receive materials needed to prepare your child(ren) for the First Reconciliation retreat.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 @ 8 AM- 12:30 PM (in the Parish Center):
First Reconciliation retreat with parents AND children. The sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated at the end of this retreat. Lunch provided!