First Penance

RE Preschool / Elementary Director:  Nancy Vargas

(405) 340-9281

Reconciliation:  

• Saturdays in the Chapel

  • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• By Appointment

  • Schedule with Priest - 340-0691

Why is there a need for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

Reconciliation between God and His people was brought about by our Lord, Jesus Christ, in His death and resurrection. The Lord entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the church through the apostles. The church continues this ministry in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and in other ways. Because of human weakness, Christians "turn aside" and even break off their relationship with God by sinning. This sacrament is for the pardon of sins committed after Baptism.

What are the Essential Conditions for the "First Reception" of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

Catechesis of children for reconciliation makes clear the relationship of the sacrament to the child's life; helps the child recognize moral good and evil, repent of wrongdoing, and turn for forgiveness to Christ and the Church; encourages the child to see that, in this sacrament, faith is expressed by being forgiven and by forgiving; encourages the child to approach the sacrament freely and regularly.

What is the Parent's Responsibility Concerning Preparation for this Sacrament?

Parents should be involved in the preparation of children for this sacrament.

Since parents are the primary educators of religion to their children, parents are required to attend parent sacramental preparation classes if their child will be celebrating either sacrament of Penance or Eucharist.

These classes are offered for parents in the fall for First Penance and in the spring for First Eucharist in Seton Hall

• Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

• Sundays 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Who Do We Contact to Enroll our Child to Begin Sacramental Preparation?

Call of the Office of Religious Education at (405) 340-9281.