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.
First Confession. A child’s first celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation normally takes place in the second grade - the year in which the child reaches the age of 7 or later. The child will be expected to take part in a program of preparation, and there will also be preparation sessions for parents.
A mandatory meeting for parents of children receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion is held in September. Parents need to attend only one of these meetings. This meeting will include information for Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Please watch for future dates.
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.
First Confession. A child’s first celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation normally takes place in the second grade - the year in which the child reaches the age of 7 or later. The child will be expected to take part in a program of preparation, and there will also be preparation sessions for parents.
A mandatory meeting for parents of children receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion is held in September. Parents need to attend only one of these meetings. This meeting will include information for Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Please watch for future dates.
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WE ARE ALMOST DONE WITH RECONCILIATION CLASSES!! ONLY 2 MORE TO GO!
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*Holy Communion classes will start up in the Spring and your child must have completed the Reconciliation sacrament in order to receive Holy Communion!!*
Hello Parents!
I am excited to work with you and your children as they begin their journey to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion this year – and what a year it’s been! We are navigating more confidently during these uncertain times and are prepared to live a “new normal” going forward. That said, we are currently undergoing registration for Sacrament classes to begin this Fall.
First things first, please mark your calendars to attend ONE of the upcoming parent meetings and make sure you choose one of the dates on the registration form by clicking the link below. You only need to attend one meeting - and while your children are welcome to join you, their presence is not required.
First things first, please mark your calendars to attend ONE of the upcoming parent meetings and make sure you choose one of the dates on the registration form by clicking the link below. You only need to attend one meeting - and while your children are welcome to join you, their presence is not required.
The parent meeting options are:
- Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30pm in Unity Hall
- Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30pm in Unity Hall
Students will prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the fall, and then begin preparation in January for the Sacrament of Holy Communion to take place in the spring. As with all sacrament preparation, this is SEPARATE FROM and IN ADDITION TO, regular Religious Education classes. Students will choose to either enroll in a weekly class to prepare for each Sacrament or complete the Home Study program. For families that choose the Home Study program there is an added meeting to attend for the student and parent.
All students will also participate in the retreats. The retreats are designed to strengthen the study and preparation of the Sacrament in an enjoyable format with their peers. If your schedule does not permit you to attend the retreat, please let me know as soon as possible so we can arrange for your student to attend a retreat at an area parish.
Please review the Eligibility & Requirements list included with the registration form. If your child does not meet the criteria (such as missing First Grade Faith Formation), notify the Religious Education Office at 410-798-5680. I look forward to a blessed year with you and your child as we prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion together.
Yours in Christ,
Shannon Payne
Coordinator of Sacrament Formation
shannon.payne@hfccmail.org
All students will also participate in the retreats. The retreats are designed to strengthen the study and preparation of the Sacrament in an enjoyable format with their peers. If your schedule does not permit you to attend the retreat, please let me know as soon as possible so we can arrange for your student to attend a retreat at an area parish.
- Click here to begin reviewing and completing the registration forms:
- Unless baptized at Holy Family, please be aware that we will need a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate.
- For easy reference, please find below the list of meeting and class dates.
Please review the Eligibility & Requirements list included with the registration form. If your child does not meet the criteria (such as missing First Grade Faith Formation), notify the Religious Education Office at 410-798-5680. I look forward to a blessed year with you and your child as we prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion together.
Yours in Christ,
Shannon Payne
Coordinator of Sacrament Formation
shannon.payne@hfccmail.org
2020-2021 Fall Sacrament Meetings & Class Dates
- Parent Meeting (ALL parents must attend ONE of these meetings - child is not required to attend but is welcome):
- Tuesday, August 25th - 6:30pm, Unity Hall
- Thursday, September 3rd – 6:30pm, Unity Hall
- Reconciliation Sacrament Classes (IN-PERSON - choose one day to attend):
- Sundays – 10:30am-11:45am
- 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
- Tuesdays – 6:00pm-7:15pm
- 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
- Wednesdays – 5:00pm-6:15pm
- 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
- Sundays – 10:30am-11:45am
- Reconciliation Gathering Meetings for Home Study students and parents. Child and parent must attend ONE of the meetings listed below:
- Tuesday, October 13th – 5:30pm-7pm
- Saturday, October 17th – 9:00am-10:30am
- Monday, October 19th – 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Reconciliation Retreat (parent and child must attend one):
- October 17th
- October 24th
*The Holy Communion schedule for Spring will be forthcoming as put forth by the Archdiocese of Baltimore COVID-19 guidelines*