"The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship." Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament. CCC 1468

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Examination of Conscience

See Catholic Online's A Guide for Confession.

Act of Contrition

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. 
 In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, 
 I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. 
 I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, 
 and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. 
 Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. 
 In his name, my God, have mercy.

First Reconciliation

• Children should be over the age of seven
• Baptized
• Must be enrolled in and attend our Faith Formation program as well as sacramental preparation classes.
• First Reconciliation is prepared for and celebrated  before First Communion.
• Complete and submit the Sacrament Preparation form.
• More information about First Communion can be found on our Children's Faith Formation page.

Fees

The combined enrollment fee for First Communion and  First Reconciliation is $25.

Related Information

• CCC Article on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Catholic Encyclopedia Article on the Sacrament of Reconciliation