Children in the second grade and up (depending on the child’s understanding of contrition) are invited to prepare for the celebration of Reconciliation.
Parents are involved in the entire process of preparation, which would ideally include the whole family. Parents are invited to an informational meeting in September, including distribution of books and materials to use at home with their child/children. New this year, we will hold a Parent and Child Gathering in October to reflect and dialogue on Reconciliation. A mini-retreat in November welcomes all preparing students and parents to come together to practice and review the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The children and their families celebrate the sacrament with the parish community at the Advent Reconciliation Services.
Parents are involved in the entire process of preparation, which would ideally include the whole family. Parents are invited to an informational meeting in September, including distribution of books and materials to use at home with their child/children. New this year, we will hold a Parent and Child Gathering in October to reflect and dialogue on Reconciliation. A mini-retreat in November welcomes all preparing students and parents to come together to practice and review the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The children and their families celebrate the sacrament with the parish community at the Advent Reconciliation Services.
First Reconciliation Dates 2023
Monday, September 25, 7-8pm | Parent Meeting, Favret Hall
Monday, October 23, 7-8pm | Parent-Child Gathering, Church
Monday, November 27, 6:30-8pm | Reconciliation Retreat, Parish Center
Tuesday, December 5, 7pm | First Reconciliation, Church
First Reconciliation Fees
$40 for one child
$65 for two children
*Fee includes Student Textbook, Parent Guide, and Retreat.
If the cost of the materials presents a problem, please let us know and we can make other arrangements.
Registration and payment are due by Friday, September 20, 2023.
If paying by check, please drop off or send checks (payable to St. John the Evangelist, with Reconciliation in the memo line) to the Parish Office.
Monday, September 25, 7-8pm | Parent Meeting, Favret Hall
Monday, October 23, 7-8pm | Parent-Child Gathering, Church
Monday, November 27, 6:30-8pm | Reconciliation Retreat, Parish Center
Tuesday, December 5, 7pm | First Reconciliation, Church
First Reconciliation Fees
$40 for one child
$65 for two children
*Fee includes Student Textbook, Parent Guide, and Retreat.
If the cost of the materials presents a problem, please let us know and we can make other arrangements.
Registration and payment are due by Friday, September 20, 2023.
If paying by check, please drop off or send checks (payable to St. John the Evangelist, with Reconciliation in the memo line) to the Parish Office.