The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
First Reconciliation
This sacrament is celebrated by the child during the retreat on the days before the First Communion (beginning of May).
The child, having grown to understand the meaning of sin and of God’s love and mercy, makes his/her confession of sin for the first time, and received God’s forgiveness through the words of forgiveness pronounced by the priest.
This can be a time of grace for parents who are encouraged to seek and obtain forgiveness for themselves.
Direct preparation for this begins the previous September, but indirect preparation begins with the family’s practice of the faith – regular weekend Mass attendance participation in the life of the parish, and education at Cathedral School.
Requirements For The Child And Family
Preparations for First Reconciliation are done at the same time as preparations for First Communion, and the requirements may be stated similarly.
The usual conditions for parish membership are a prerequisite:
*Participation in the Sunday morning Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is encouraged.
For more information contact St. Mary Basilica by Email or telephone 601–445–5616.
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
First Reconciliation
This sacrament is celebrated by the child during the retreat on the days before the First Communion (beginning of May).
The child, having grown to understand the meaning of sin and of God’s love and mercy, makes his/her confession of sin for the first time, and received God’s forgiveness through the words of forgiveness pronounced by the priest.
This can be a time of grace for parents who are encouraged to seek and obtain forgiveness for themselves.
Direct preparation for this begins the previous September, but indirect preparation begins with the family’s practice of the faith – regular weekend Mass attendance participation in the life of the parish, and education at Cathedral School.
Requirements For The Child And Family
Preparations for First Reconciliation are done at the same time as preparations for First Communion, and the requirements may be stated similarly.
The usual conditions for parish membership are a prerequisite:
- Be a registered member of the parish for at least one year.
- Attend Mass every weekend.
- Participate in the life/activities/programs of the parish.
- Contribute financially in an identifiable, regular and meaningful way.
- Present a baptismal certificate.
- Participate in scheduled parent meetings, scripture studies, and other activities.
- Attend the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes in Cathedral School.*
- Complete projects that are aimed at increased understanding.
- Participate in the retreat.
- Interview with pastor or his delegate.
- Provide documentation as requested.
*Participation in the Sunday morning Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is encouraged.
For more information contact St. Mary Basilica by Email or telephone 601–445–5616.