Confirmation Preparation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

(a required element)

Reconciliation is the sacrament that offers us an opportunity to restore our relationship with God when we have damaged it through sin. Being involved in the preparation and celebration of this sacrament invites the candidate to reflect on the nature of compassion and forgiveness that God offers through this sacrament. The candidate is invited to involve themselves in the preparation for this sacrament in a variety of ways:

Assist at or help create an Advent or a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service
Assist the catechists in the 2nd grade classrooms
Assist at the Parent meetings for First Reconciliation Preparation
Help at practice
Acolyte
Lector
Greeter
arrange other possibilities that are mutually agreeable

After their involvement in the sacramental experience the candidate is asked to reflect on it and record their reflection in any medium the candidate chooses, such as:

Writing or journaling
Music
Poetry
Art

This reflection is then shared at a group meeting with sponsors, other candidates, Fr. Jack and Peg.

What will I be doing?

You will:

1) have an initial meeting with Father,
2) help create, be involved in, and attend the sacrament of Reconciliation, (either communally or individually,)
3) spend some time in personal reflection around what you have experienced,
4) record the process of your reflection through some medium comfortable to you,
5) attend a group reflection meeting to share your experiences.