The Sacrament of Forgiveness

Understanding sin and the difference between serious and less serious sin are crucial concepts for the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation. For this reason, the church leaves the decision of readiness in the hands of the parents, but instruction is provided at St. Jude.

Checklist for First Reconciliation:

Parent must:

1. Attend (one parent) First Reconciliation parent meeting.
2. Help prepare your child for First Reconciliation by doing the "At Home" Study Program given at the meeting. (The “At home” activities come from the book,
3. The Gift of Reconciliation, published by RCL Benziger).
4. Attend Saturday or Sunday Mass with your child each week.

Children must:

1. Be Baptized.
2. Have attended RE in first grade or year one sacrament preparation class.
3. Be faithful in attending Religious Education classes or attending a Catholic school where religion is taught daily.
4. Complete the “At Home" study program (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Reconciliation, published by RCL Benziger).
5. Attend the First Reconciliation Retreat.

Parent Information Meeting

In order for your child to receive the sacrament it is necessary for one parent to attend. No children please - please contact the Nursery to reserve childcare.  Julie Buchanan is hosting six parent meetings this year.   Attendance at one of those meetings is expected.  Only one parent needs to attend.  Thank you.

Parent Meetings

Saturday, September 21st at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall
Monday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall
Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 pm in the Lecture Hall
Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 pm in the Lecture Hall
Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 pm in the Lecture Hall

Childcare is available by emailing (This has been suspended due to Covid-19)
Sara Walsh at nursery@stjudeparish.com

Purple folders with all the contents are due back by December 7, 2019.

First Reconciliation Retreat

Saturday, January 11th from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

First Reconciliation Celebration

Saturday, January 25th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm