First Penance Preparation

This is a very special year for your child who will be making his or her First Reconciliation! We have the privilege of preparing the children for this sacrament together. Normally we would gather in person two times in preparation for First Reconciliation. This year, these gatherings will be done "virtually" with video presentations due to the pandemic.

October 18 and beyond — Part 1:

• For parents and guardians: please view the two Sacred Heart video presentations below. Seminarian Deacon Chris Pinto gives a refresher for all of us on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Sister Cecilia offers a short presentation about using the Reconciliation lessons at home with your children.


• Further below on this webpage are other optional but excellent (and brief) videos about Reconciliation that might inspire your understanding and appreciation of this marvelous sacrament as adults... and help you to talk about it with your children.


• Please discuss and complete the lessons at home with your child. Folders with finished lessons can be brought with you on First Reconciliation Day (December 5) or they can be returned to the Parish Office or the school before then.

November 15 and beyond — Part 2:

• Sister Cecilia presents a video lesson for both parents and children. The lesson includes guidance about going to, and receiving, the Sacrament of Reconciliation.


• First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 — 10:30 AM. There will be individual confessions for the children, with no First Penance group service this year.