Reconciliation

"What happens in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is almost more than one could imagine.  If we could meet Jesus today, we would expect to be received with love and compassion, because he is perfect and knows what it is to forgive. Instead, we confess to an ordinary human being who represents Jesus Christ sacramentally.  We can expect the priest to receive us with love and care and compassion as well—not because he is sinless, but because he knows what it is to need forgiveness. God transforms even our human frailty into the medium of life-giving grace."

                                               - USCCB Subcommittee for the Jubilee Year 2000

Preparation is available to children in the second grade (or age 7 and older). Preparation is accomplished through home activities and parent-child preparation sessions. All children who are not attending a Catholic school must be enrolled and be active participants in the Parish School of Religion (PSR) programs. Contact the Faith Formation team at (404) 636-1418 for more information.