Reconciliation

“...through the ministry of the Church, may God grant you pardon and peace…”

This excerpt from the prayer of absolution makes it clear that the whole community has a role to play in celebrating the grace of God’s mercy and forgiveness. Preparation for Reconciliation involves the child, the parents and the community. Sessions coincide with the classroom program day/time options (except for the retreat).

Role of Parents
Church teaching is strong and clear in support of the role of parents as the first and primary teachers of their children in the ways of faith. To be effective in their role, parents, indeed all adults, must be active in their own spiritual growth and knowledge of the many dimensions of being a follower of Jesus Christ.

First Reconciliation  2nd Grade and older
Accordingly, the parish provides faith formation for parents whenever a child is preparing to celebrate a sacrament. Active participation on the part of parents is a strong expectation of parish sacramental preparation programs.

First Reconciliation Preparation Schedule for 2011

Preparation Sessions: Parent and Child
    Sundays at 6:30PM                       October 16 and 30
    Wednesdays at 4:45 or 6:45PM      October 12 and 26
 
Celebrations:  The Whole Family is Invited
    Tuesday, November 8, 7:00PM (Last Name A–K)
    Thursday, November 10, 7:00PM (Last Name L–Z)

Mystagogy Session:
    Regular session with catechists


For more information, please contact Michael Griffin, mgriffin@paxchristi.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click here to view an expanded calendar of events and the parish daily activites.

Click here for an expanded 
Faith Formation schedule for 2011-2012.

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January 7-February 12

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