The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and our bodies…has willed that his church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation. –CCC, no 1421

Jesus died on the Cross and rose from the dead to reconcile sinful people with God through the forgiveness of sins and the gift of new life with the Triune God.  Even on the Cross, he forgave those who were killing him and had mercy on the repentant thief. (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults p.234-5)
 
Private Confessions     Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Opportunity for private confessions can be arranged any time by appointment.

Communal reconciliation services are held during Advent and Lent.
        
Reconciliation Penance Service

 
Preparation Classes to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Classes are held for students who wish to prepare to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Children who have reached the age of reason may receive the sacraments.  Our classes are open to children about seven years of age or in second grade and older.  This is a special time for them when they can grow in their love and understanding of Jesus and learn and experience how important God’s love and forgiveness is for them.

The classes will be held on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Our Catechetical process follows the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teaching model which is a Montessori based program for religious education of children. There are also materials for the children to work on at home with their parents. During the year we have special sessions for the parents of the children who are preparing to receive the sacraments. If your child was not baptized at Corpus Christi, we need a copy of his/her baptismal certificate when you register. To the right is the schedule of classes for first reconciliation preparation.