Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also referred to as Penance or Confession) has three elements: conversion, confession, and celebration. In this sacrament we find God’s unconditional forgiveness, and in going forth, we are called to forgive others.

Saturdays: 2:45 to 3:45 PM
Wednesdays: 7:00-7:30 PM
Or Anytime By Appointment: Call (215)-757-7700

****OLG School students are not using the Signs of Grace series. OLG School Parents should attend Parent Session 1 on November 8 on Zoom but not parent sessions 2 & 3****

OLG PREP is excited to be using a program for the Sacrament of First Reconciliaiton called Signs of Grace: You are Forgiven. “Fun activities, entertaining videos, engaging student guides and compelling stories are all part of the Signs of Grace curriculum, helping children understand intellectually, spiritually and emotionally that the Sacraments are a real encounter with Jesus Christ. This program is designed with the whole family in mind and parents play a key role in the preparation of their children for the Sacraments.” This includes three Parent Sessions and family pages in the children's books.

First Reconciliation Parent Track Sessions (OLG School parents only attend  the November 8 Zoom)
You will have two different options for the parent sessions. You can attend either during the Family PREP Sunday parent talk or on Zoom on consecutive Tuesday nights. You can mix dates/times as needed in order to complete all three parent sessions.

Parent Session 1 – Sunday Oct 9 9-10AM in SKD Room of school OR Tuesday Nov 8 7PM Zoom
            ***1^st Session includes the general parent meeting with dates and other information
Parent Session 2 – Sunday Nov 13 9-10AM in SKD Room of school OR Tuesday Nov 15 7PM Zoom
Parent Session 3 – Sunday Dec 11 9-10AM in SKD Room of School OR Tuesday Nov 22 7PM Zoom
SKD Room is on First Floor of School (St. Katharine Drexel Room)

Other Important Dates
First Reconciliation Retreat - Saturday February 4, 2023 10AM Church All Paperwork due - see registration form below.

Monday February 27, 2023 6:30 PM First Reconciliation in Church children should arrive by 6:15.

Handouts 
Registration Form - to be returned by the retreat on February 4
Parent Handbook-provides inportant dates and detailed information

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Religious Education at (215)-757-5530.

Examination of Conscience (before Confession)

The Act of Contrition Prayer:
"O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins, because of your just punishments; but most of all because they offend you, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.