First Reconciliation

Dress is "Sunday Best" as this is a celebration of a sacrament.

The Reconcilation Service consists of an Opening Song, Opening Prayer, Examination of Conscience, a Reading, Short Reflection and Individual Confessions.  Individual Confessions are out in the open.  Confessors are placed in corners of the Sanctuary (area around the Altar) and Church so priests can hear children's confessions while maintaining some privacy.

The length of the Service will depend on when your child makes their confession.  Children are escorted one at a time to one of the available confessors.  As a guestimate, the last child makes their confession by the end of an hour or so.

I will review expectations of First Reconciliation with your children in our next few classes we have before our celebration.  It will be helpful if you review their lessons with them as well, as we get closer to our special day.  If you have questions, please reach out with an email.  

Q:  When should we arrive?

A:  Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your celebration so your children can get situated and feel at ease.  

Q:  How can I help my child prepare for their First Reconciliation?

A:  Please review Reconciliation materials handed out at class.  If you have questions, please reach out with an email to PColpitts@ReadingCatholic.org

Q:  What should my child wear?

A:  How we dress can be a reflection of the value we hold for any occasion:  Sunday best, in honor of our loving and forgiving God.

Q:  Do families attend?

A:  We invite families to join in for celebrating this Sacrament.  Other family members may also choose to have their confession heard at the end of the Service, once all the children are done.