This year your child will prepare to experience God’s love and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to receive Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time.

St. Michael’s Guide to Making a First Confession! First, we must examine our conscience. This means, we think about our thoughts, words, and actions and ask the Lord to help us know what we did …

Jan 27, 2025 · It is carried on today in the sacrament of reconciliation. Here are five things you might not know, others you once learned but perhaps forgot, and inspiration to recommit daily to seeking closer …

First of all, if a person has cut himself off from God by a grave and deliberate act of disobedience against God (that is, by mortal sin), the sacrament of Reconciliation reunites the soul to God; …

Mar 24, 2025 · This foreknowledge helps manage any stress or anxiety around the upcoming event, especially when it comes to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Knowing how to start and end is …

Children’s preparation for the First Holy Communion begins in the home. The family has the most important role in communicating the Christian and human values that form the foundation of a child’s …

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, each child together with the whole faith community meets the Risen Christ who reveals the Father's mercy and renews our life in the Spirit, by inviting us to recall our …

May 28, 2025 · Discover what to expect at a child's first reconciliation. Learn steps, benefits, and tips to help your family prepare for this important Catholic sacrament.

Jan 15, 2025 · The first reconciliation, also known as the sacrament of confession or penance, is a significant milestone in the spiritual journey of Catholic children. It is a sacrament of healing and …

Jan 11, 2024 · Parents would go first, make their confession, and they would bring their child to the priest and wait outside. I explained how important it was to model living the Catholic faith, and how …