FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) &

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (EUCHARIST)

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are usually offered when a child is in Grade 2 (ages 7) or older. First Communion means that this will be the first time that a child is participating “fully” in the Mass by receiving the Eucharist. Just like we begin every Mass by praying the Penitential (Act of Contrition) to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus in the Eucharist,

First Reconciliation must be completed prior to First Holy Communion.

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION 

Reconciliation (also called Confession) is a beautiful gift of God’s mercy, where we confess our sins, receive forgiveness, and renew our hearts. This sacrament restores our relationship with God, brings peace of heart, and strengthens our unity with the Church community.

This sacrament prepares us to receive the Eucharist worthily, with a clean and joyful heart.

(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1468-1470, 1496)

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNION (EUCHARIST)

First Holy Communion is a joyful milestone in a Catholic’s faith journey. In this sacrament, we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of bread and wine. The Eucharist is at the very heart of our faith, called “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324) because it unites us closely with Jesus and strengthens us to live as His faithful followers. It is a sacred celebration of God’s love, reminding us that Christ is always with us and nourishing us on our spiritual journey.

Registrations are now open for our First Reconciliation/Communion Classes!

To register, please click here to download the Registration Form & Media Release Form.

Please send all completed forms and required document to our Pastoral Assistant, Gabriel, at StDominicSavio.Sacraments@caedm.ca. You may also dropped the forms at the parish office during office hours.