Reconciliation / Communion

Reconciliation (Penance) has 3 elements: conversion, confession and celebration. The Sacrament of Penance brings about reconciliation with God and therefore the forgiveness of sins. As Catholics we believe that the Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal. What is contained in the Eucharist is the spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself.

Children prepare for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in Year 3 in a consecutive 6 week program. This commences in Term 2 of the School Year. For children who have not done their First Reconciliation, the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & Communion are received in Term 2 of the school year.

The 6 week program is attended by the children and their parents.
The first 3 weeks of the Program prepare them for the First Reconciliation.

Children do their first Reconciliation in between Weeks 3 and 4 of the
Program which continues with the preparation for their First Holy Communion.

This sacramental program commences with a Mass of Blessing at St Mary's Church, North Sydney
and continues with the weekly meetings held in family homes, in groups of
7 children accompanied by their parents.

How to Enrol

Parent Information & Registration evening:

When 7.30pm, Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Where St. Mary's Church, 264 Miller Street, North Sydney

At the Parent Information evening you will be able to select your preferred home group.
A printout with other relevant information will be given to you on the evening.
We will contact you to confirm your home group and the first meeting date some time after the parent information evening.

Key Dates for the 2011

*At Registration, Parents choose a group that suits meeting between Sunday and Wednesday of each of the Group Sessions. These groups meet in a family home.