Catholic Community of St. Joseph Adrian
415 Ormsby Street
Adrian, MI 49221

(517) 265-8938 - phone
(517) 265-1987 - fax

 

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  First Reconciliation Program

Contact Person:
Aimee Phipps
          Voice Mail ext. 26

It is a two-year program. The child must attend one full year of religious education prior to their year of preparation for first reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation

The children need to be attending the formal religious education classes and special preparation sessions which include the child's parents

First reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation usually takes place on the first Saturday in December

For more information, please call the Parish Office at 265-8938, or send an email to aimee@stjosephadrian.com

"The Lord is merciful! He is kind and patient,
and his love never fails."

Psalm 103:8

  • Within the Diocese of Lansing the celebration of first Reconciliation must take place prior to the first reception of the Eucharist.
  • Celebration of first Reconciliation will normally take place for children in the second grade.
  • Each child must have attended the previous year of Faith First (Religious Education) and be presently attending the session with good attendance.
  • The preparation for the reception of first Reconciliation takes place outside of the regular Faith First sessions.
  • Parent and child attend four (4) meetings with their child. Notes are sent home to inform families of the dates and times of the meetings.
  • The celebration of the sacrament of First Reconciliation takes place on the first Saturday of December as the children prepare their hearts for the birth of our Lord at Christmas.
  • Any child (3rd - 8th grade) who would like to celebrate this sacrament is most welcome.

    If you have any questions feel free to contact the Parish Office at
    (517) 265-8938.

 

 

   
 

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