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Penance Reconciliation Confession
Penance, Reconciliation or Confession
The Sacrament of Forgiveness and Reconciliation is one of the Lord’s great gifts to us. It is a Sacrament of Resurrection by which the Risen Lord raises sinners from the death of sin and leads them forward on the path of holiness. It is a sacrament of liberation and healing, involving a deeply personal encounter with Christ the Reconciler through the priest in the community of the Church. (source: Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Confession)
Times for Reconciliation (Confession). Please see schedule under the "Mass Times" page.
Sacramental Preparation Program Overview
This program is open to all baptized Catholic students in the second grade or older that have completed a year of formation last year either here at the parish or in a Catholic School. The order of this year is mandated by the Bishops that all children must be prepared for Reconciliation prior to the preparation of the study of the Mass and Eucharist. Students will learn that Jesus is God with us and how He wants to be closer in relationship with all of us. We will share how, through the word of God and in our own actions, we reveal who we belong to. We will walk with all students in prayer, in recognizing the great gift of reconciliation and forgiveness, and reflect how the Holy Spirit has always been with them and calls them into a deeper relationship with God.
The Sacrament of Forgiveness and Reconciliation is one of the Lord’s great gifts to us. It is a Sacrament of Resurrection by which the Risen Lord raises sinners from the death of sin and leads them forward on the path of holiness. It is a sacrament of liberation and healing, involving a deeply personal encounter with Christ the Reconciler through the priest in the community of the Church. (source: Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Confession)
Times for Reconciliation (Confession). Please see schedule under the "Mass Times" page.
Sacramental Preparation Program Overview
This program is open to all baptized Catholic students in the second grade or older that have completed a year of formation last year either here at the parish or in a Catholic School. The order of this year is mandated by the Bishops that all children must be prepared for Reconciliation prior to the preparation of the study of the Mass and Eucharist. Students will learn that Jesus is God with us and how He wants to be closer in relationship with all of us. We will share how, through the word of God and in our own actions, we reveal who we belong to. We will walk with all students in prayer, in recognizing the great gift of reconciliation and forgiveness, and reflect how the Holy Spirit has always been with them and calls them into a deeper relationship with God.
A Word of Thanks to All Parents
Thank you, parents, for remaining faithful to the promises that were made at your child’s baptism. Your faith and word to raise your child in the ways of faith and in the Spirit that was given to them at their Baptism has brought you to this day. Your dedication to the faith life of your child will be what rescues them in times of struggle. We can’t go everywhere with our children to protect them, but God can!
During reconciliation prep, we will cover our friendship with God, Jesus’ gift of salvation, Jesus’ gift of forgiveness, Jesus’ ability to heal us, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and discuss how God is always with us!
During reconciliation prep, we will cover our friendship with God, Jesus’ gift of salvation, Jesus’ gift of forgiveness, Jesus’ ability to heal us, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and discuss how God is always with us!
Preparation for Children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance) and Eucharist
First Communion is a very exciting time for a family. The reception for the first time at the Altar of the most Holy Eucharist is the second Sacrament of Initiation for your child and a blessed day for your family. As a part of the preparation for Eucharist, all children must participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a prerequisite. The preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is required by the USCCB and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Requirements:
Now Open for Online Registration - First Sacraments Registration Form 2021-2022
Holy Family is excited to share with you our online registration. No more paper! You can also pay for registration in this form, or you can still bring a check to church. You may leave your check with the front office or use the drop boxes located near the front office or the doors to the Faith Formation classrooms. Make your check payable to Holy Family Catholic Church and write your child’s name and sacraments in the notes line.
For Sacramental Prep classes, all Students will be expected to participate in the following events and activities:
Requirements:
- All children must have completed 1 year of Faith Formation in a parish based program or a Catholic School to be eligible.
- All children must be currently enrolled in a Faith Formation in our parish based program or a Catholic School to be eligible.
- Fill out the Sacramental registration form.
- Send a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate if performed outside our church.
- Attendance and completion of all requirements.
Now Open for Online Registration - First Sacraments Registration Form 2021-2022
Holy Family is excited to share with you our online registration. No more paper! You can also pay for registration in this form, or you can still bring a check to church. You may leave your check with the front office or use the drop boxes located near the front office or the doors to the Faith Formation classrooms. Make your check payable to Holy Family Catholic Church and write your child’s name and sacraments in the notes line.
For Sacramental Prep classes, all Students will be expected to participate in the following events and activities:
- Complete registration forms submitted before the start of classes
- Parents will attend one parent meeting
- Attend all class events in person or virtually
- Attend a gathering meeting if Home Study is chosen
- Participate as a family in weekly attendance at the Weekend Mass
- Attend a retreat for each sacrament
- Attend a rehearsal prior to the sacrament
SACRAMENTAL PREP CALENDAR 2021-2022
- Reconciliation Sacrament Classes:
- Sunday's Sacrament class at 10:30am is full but Wednesday at 4:30pm has openings and the Sunday night virtual class has openings.
- Wednesdays – 4:30pm-5:30pm - Classroom 6
- 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10
- Sundays – 6:30pm-7:30pm - ZOOM
- 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/31, 11/7
- Reconciliation Gathering Meetings (Room 6 & Church): One is required for Home Study Option ONLY.
- Sunday, October 17th - 12:30pm-2pm
- Wednesday, October 20th - 6:30pm-8pm
- Reconciliation Retreat - Saturday, November 13th - 9am - 12:00pm
Church, Unity Hall, Youth Group Room, Classrooms 10 & 11 - Reconciliation Sacrament Prayer Service - Saturday, December 4th - 8:30am-12:00pm
Church
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS BREAK
- Holy Communion Parent Meetings - Classroom 6:
- Sunday, January 9th - 12:30pm-2pm
- Monday, January 10th - 6pm-7:30pm
- Holy Communion Classes:
- Sundays - 10:30am-11:30am - Classroom 6
1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 (NO CLASS), 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 - Wednesdays - 4:30pm-5:30pm - Classroom 6
1/26, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2 (NO CLASS - Ash Wednesday), 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 - Sundays - 6:30pm-7:30pm - ZOOM
1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 (NO CLASS), 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 - Holy Communion Gathering Meetings: One is required for Home Study Option ONLY: Classroom 6 & Church.
- Sunday, March 6th - 12:30pm-2pm
- Tuesday, March 8th - 6:30pm-8pm
- Sundays - 10:30am-11:30am - Classroom 6
- Holy Communion Retreat:
- Event: Saturday, April 2nd - 9am-12:00pm
Church, Unity Hall, Youth Group Room, Classrooms 10 & 11 - Rehearsal: Monday 5/2 & Tuesday 5/3 - 6:30pm-8pm - Church
- Event: Saturday, April 2nd - 9am-12:00pm
- Holy Communion Masses:
- Saturday, May 7th - 10am & 1:30pm - Church