Penance / Reconciliation

In the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation God forgives our sins and restores us to life. This is accomplished through making an examination of conscience and a good confession.

While forgiveness is given through the abundant mercy of God, the graces of the Sacrament are known and understood in the performing of the penance, a work done by the penitent to show forth the intent to reform one’s life and remove the effects of one’s sins.

First Penance/Reconciliation

Children in second grade prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Religious Education classes and at Our Lady’s Academy. There is a First Penance service each year in February, in preparation for First Holy Communion in May.