Reconciliation is the sacrament that brings the grace of God's forgiveness and mercy.  Through the acts of contrition, confession of sins, reparation, and the prayer of absolution by the priest the penitent is reconciled with God and also with the Church.  This sacrament is also known as confession or penance.
[Read more in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422...]

Preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation requires a two-year Religious Education preparation.  Traditionally, this begins in the first grade.  To register for youth faith formation please contact the religious education office. [Read more about Youth Religious Education Programs...]

Adults who wish make their First Reconciliation would participate in the Rite of Christian Initation of Adult (RCIA) program.  This is a one year process.  [Read more about the RCIA program...]

Those who have made their first reconciliation are encouraged to participate in this sacrament of healing on a regular basis. "Anyone who is aware of having committed a mortal sin must not receive Holy Communion, even if he experiences deep contrition, without having first received sacramental absolution, unless he has a grave reason for receiving Communion and there is no possibility of going to confession."  The faithful are bound by obligation to confess serious sins at least once a year. [Read more in the Catechism of the Catholic Church scroll down to 1457...]
Confession is available weekly and by appointment. [Read more about confession schedule...]