“When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
— John 20:22-23
The parish offers the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Saturday Vigil Mass from 3:30 until 4:00 PM; by request before weekday Masses; or by appointment.
ABOUT THE SACRAMENT
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God’s unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.
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. For those who receive the sacrament of Penance with contrite heart and religious disposition, reconciliation “is usually followed by peace and serenity of conscience with strong spiritual consolation. Indeed the sacrament of Reconciliation with God brings about a true “spiritual resurrection,” restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God. (CCC 1468)
FIRST RECONCILIATION
This program is for students beginning their 2nd grade year in public, private, homeschool, and Catholic school on Sundays after the 10 a.m. Mass (11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.). The parish requires a baptismal certificate, as well as a fee to cover the cost of books.
The Program will start in September, with First Communion in April 2025.
• CCD Students (Public, Private, & Homeschool Students) will meet weekly.
• Catholic School Students will attend six sessions on certain dates beginning on September 15, 2024.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2024
PARENT MEETING - August 25, 2024 (1 p.m.)
There will be a few parent meetings in conjunction with the six sessions as part of the program. More information will be given at the parent meeting.
September 15 - November 17, 2024 Six Sessions (CCD & Catholic School Students attend)
December 1, 2024 FIRST RECONCILIATION PRACTICE
December 5, 2024 FIRST RECONCILIATION, 2nd graders (5-6 p.m. – Church)
The parish requires a baptismal certificate, as well as a fee to cover the cost of books. For more information, please contact Blake Paul Harson at blake@setonchurch.org, or you can call the parish office at (337) 235-1483.
Register your child for First Reconciliation/First Communion.
