First Reconciliation at St. Pius X Church

We offer preparation for First Reconciliation twice per school year,
one starting in September and one starting in January.
To prepare for a Sacramental Celebration there needs to be a foundational understanding of our Catholic faith; St. Pius X Church invite each person to participate with at least one year of Faith Formation or Catholic School the year immediately prior to the year she/he prepares for a sacramental celebration.

The preparation to celebrate First Reconciliation is done separately from the regular catechetical programs that the child is enrolled in, either in one of our Faith Formation Programs or as a student at St. Pius X Catholic School.

Criteria of Readiness to Prepare for and Celebrate First Reconciliation:

• Baptized in the Roman-Catholic Church
• Celebrate Mass on a weekly basis
• Foundational Catechesis
• At least 7 years old, which is the age of reason per Canon Law
• An awareness of his/her relationship of love with God and neighbor
• Awareness that relationships can be harmed through sin
• Ability to assume personal responsibility for sin
• Experience of personal sorrow for actions and ability to express that sorrow
• Understanding that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a special sign of God’s forgiveness
• Free desire to receive this sacrament
• An ability to talk to priest in an age appropriate way about what he/she did wrong

PREPARATION

We offer preparation both in the Fall and in the Winter
Each preparation begins with a parent meeting,
followed by lessons at home, 2 mini-retreats for candidate
(and at least one parent).
Please choose the preparation during which you and your candidate can participate with ALL the gatherings.

Fall Preparation 2025

Registration
A Link will be here August 18, 2025

Dates

Parent Meeting
Sunday, September 14 at 12:30 pm in Parish Center OR
Tuesday, September 16 at 6:20 pm in the Church
Mini-Retreats for Candidate and at least One Parent
Sunday, October 5 at 12:30 pm in the Church AND
Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 pm in the Church

CELEBRATION
is planned for Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Winter 2026 Preparation

Registration
A Link will be here December 29, 2025

Dates:
Parent Meeting
Saturday, January 24 at 5:30 pm in Parish Center OR
Tuesday, January 27 at 6:20 pm in the Church
Mini-Retreats for Candidate and at least One Parent
Sunday, February 8 at 12:30 pm in the Church AND
Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 pm in the Church

CELEBRATION
is planned for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm

For more information, please contact Dcn. Johan Engström at (585) 247-2566 x113