Religious Education

First Reconciliation

St. Mary's has an in-depth 2 year prep for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation beginning in 1st grade. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation is celebrated in the winter of 2nd grade.

First Reconciliation Dates*

• Parent Meeting(s) UGC Multi-Purpose Room
  
  • Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 1:15pm
  • OR Wednesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm

FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT HANDBOOK (Given during the parent meeting)

• Retreat(s) will be held Saturday, January 12, 2026:
  • 9:00 am-11:30 am Last Names TBA
  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Last Names TBA

   

• First Reconciliation Prayer Service (Held at St. Patrick in Lake Forest)
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 am (Last Names TBA) & 1:00 pm (Last Names TBA)
  • 10 Commandments Song

Helpful Links:

 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

• Gospel Message of Forgiveness
• Knowing Right from Wrong
• Overview & Steps of Reconciliation
• Worksheet Keys (Parents)

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

• Theological Development of Reconciliation
• Moral Development through Literature
• What Scripture Tells Us About Reconciliation
• Reconciliation/Forgiveness Themes found in Scripture

Prayers 2nd Year Students should know:

Act of Contrition