First Reconciliation (First Confession) Preparation

It is called the Sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: "Be reconciled to God." He who lives by God's merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord's call: "Go; first be reconciled to your brother."

Catechism of the Catholic Church

1st Reconciliation (1st Confession) preparation will happen in the Fall Semester for students that are in 2nd Grade or older and already baptized.

  • The student must be attending the R.E. Program, the SFdA School, Verso L'Alto or Quo Vadis Programs.
  • Parents must register their students for 1st Reconciliation Preparation at the Parent Sacrament Meeting.
  • Families who have students in Sacrament Preparation are required to attend Sunday Mass and turn in Mass Attendance Envelopes weekly.
  • Parents who have students in Sacrament Preparation are required to complete the Renew Our Faith Course. (Contact Michael Vollmer at mvollmer@sfdaparish.org for information and to register.)
  • Dates of the classes will be given to the parent once the student has been registered for 1st Reconciliation Preparation.