Reconciliation

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we find God’s unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.

General confession times: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

How To Go To Confession Guide

Link to Registration for First Reconciliation Fall Preparation 2018

First Reconciliation at St. Pius Tenth

There will be preparation for First Reconciliation in the Fall of 2018
and in the Winter of 2019 as well.
Registration for Fall Preparation will open in August, 2018.

SACRAMENTAL READINESS
To prepare for a Sacramental Celebration at St. Pius Tenth the child needs to have foundational catechesis; which means that the he/she has participated in at least one year of Faith Formation or Catholic School the year immediately prior to the year she/he prepares for a sacramental celebration.

The preparation to celebrate First Reconciliation is done separately from the regular catechetical programs that the child is enrolled in, either in one of our Faith Formation Programs or as a student at St. Pius X Catholic School.

Criteria of Readiness to Prepare for and Celebrate First Reconciliation:

• Baptized in the Roman-Catholic Church
• Celebrate Mass on  a weekly basis
• Foundational Catechesis
• At least 7 years old, which is the age of reason per Canon Law
• An awareness of his/her relationship of love with God and neighbor
• Awareness that relationships can be harmed through sin
• Ability to assume personal responsibility for sin
• Experience of personal sorrow for actions and ability to  express that sorrow
• Understanding that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a special sign of God’s forgiveness
• Free desire to receive this sacrament
• An ability to talk to priest in an age appropriate way about what he/she did wrong

PREPARATION 2018-2019

FALL PREPARATION
Registration August 20 – September 25, 2018
Link to Registration for First Reconciliation Fall Preparation 2018

Meeting Dates for Parents and Candidates

Parent Meeting–

• Sunday, September 23, 2018 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Parish Center, OR
• Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Gym.

Mini-Retreats for Parents and Children–

• Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Parish Center, AND
• Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Church.

First Reconciliation Celebration–

• Monday, October 29, 2018 6:30 pm in the Church.

WINTER PREPARATION
Registration December 17, 2018 – January 29, 2019.

Meeting Dates for Parents and Candidates

Parent Meeting–

• Sunday, January 27, 2019 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Parish Center, OR
• Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Gym.

Mini-Retreats for Parents and Children–

• Sunday, February 10, 2019 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Parish Center, AND
• Sunday, March 3, 2019 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the Church.

Winter Celebration –

• Monday, March 4, 2019 6:30 pm in the Church.

 For more information, please contact Johan Engström at (585) 247-2566 x112