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Reconciliation
Wednesday | 5:00-5:30 pmSaturday | 3:00-4:00 pm 2nd Sunday | 10:30 - 11:00 am & 12-12:30 PM ...and by appointment
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean” and renews us in Christ.
First Reconciliation
In preparing for Reconciliation, you are gifting your child with a wonderful heritage: a faith that instills in others a capacity for sincere sorrow and an ability to change one’s actions.
Children begin preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in Grade 2, which is also when they begin preparation for First Communion. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45 am during the entire school year. Our first day of class and Parent Meeting is on Sunday, September 24 at 9:45 am. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Registration for the 2023/24 school year is now open. Visit the Parish Religous Education Program page to register your child. With your help, we aim to help your child understand that their relationship with God and others can be broken through their sins and actions, and we hope to provide them with the skills to be able to ask for forgiveness, to restore these relationships, and to change their ways.
Children begin preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in Grade 2, which is also when they begin preparation for First Communion. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45 am during the entire school year. Our first day of class and Parent Meeting is on Sunday, September 24 at 9:45 am. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Registration for the 2023/24 school year is now open. Visit the Parish Religous Education Program page to register your child. With your help, we aim to help your child understand that their relationship with God and others can be broken through their sins and actions, and we hope to provide them with the skills to be able to ask for forgiveness, to restore these relationships, and to change their ways.
Child's Readiness
Children may be ready to prepare for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation when they meet the following:• An awareness that God loves them• Regular participation in Sunday Mass• Regular attendance and participation in St. Michael Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)• Prayer as a part of child’s life• A growing ability to distinguish between accidents and the right and wrong choices they make• A capacity for sincere sorrow and ability to change their actions
Classroom Component
- All parents are required to attend the parent meeting, scheduled for Sunday, September 24, 9:45-10:45 am. Classes will meet on Sundays, 9:45-10:45 am, during the entire school year. We are using the Renewed and Received curriculum, published by Ascension. Students must attend all First Reconciliation classes. Only one absence is allowed.
Family Prayer Component
Please work with your child at home to memorize the following prayers.• Sign of the Cross• Glory Be• The Lord’s Prayer• The Hail Mary• Act of Contrition
For more information on Youth Sacraments, please contact:
Jessica Sarver
Youth Religious Education Coordinator
(502) 773-1853
religioused@northclarkcountycatholic.org
contact
101 St. Michaels Drive
Charlestown, IN 47111
Parish Office: 812-256-3200, stmichaelsecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org
School Office: 812-256-3503, director@northclarkcountycatholic.org
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