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Reconciliation for children usually occurs in the 2nd grade and up.
One parent and any child(ren) IN THE PROGRAM are asked to attend a Workshop where they will work together to achieve an understanding of the Sacramet of Reconciliation. Here at St. Isidore the Workshop for Reconciliation is planned for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm.
All children who prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are asked to attend a prayer service and community reconciliation that fits their families schedule. Several area churches have communal Reconciliation services during Lent. Following is a list of local Reconciliation Services.
- St. Therese – Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1 pm
- St. Isidore – Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11 am
- St. John Vianney – Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7 pm
- St. Lawrence – Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7 pm
- St. Kieran – Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1 pm
Reconciliation is not a one time only sacrament. Age-appropriate family members are encouraged to celebrate Reconciliation at least annually. This gives us the needed cleansing of our sins thru God’s grace. It allows us to move forward in our life, with a positive focus, to do God’s will. All “age- appropriate” family members are encouraged to attend Reconciliation with the Priest.
Appropriate school attire is recommended to be worn for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
First Communion is generally celebrated in the second grade but children in grades 3 and up also celebrate this sacrament. A child can receive this Sacrament once they gain an understanding of First Communion by attending a special Workshop. The sacrament is typically scheduled during a regular Mass sometime after the Special Easter Holiday.
(*Please know that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated prior to celebrating First Communion.)
The journey to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Isidore requires the teen to complete two years of instruction. We’re calling them Prep Year 1 and Prep Year 2. Each year the teens will work on two key components: one of academic growth and the other of spiritual growth.
The academic portion of their journey to Confirmation is structured around coursework taught by Catechists through the Discipleship Formation program. This portion of their two-year program usually begins in the 7th grade and will complete instruction at the end of the 8th grade year. The academic year at St. Isidore for the 2024-2025 school year will run September through March. To register students or for more information on class schedules, please visit the Discipleship Formation Registration page.
The spiritual portion of the program begins with a Retreat in the 7th grade. It continues on through the 8th grade with an additional Retreat and is structured around preparing the student to understand the commitment of being a disciple of Christ. Typical requirements may include, but are not limited to: retreats, service hours, service projects, Confirmation interview, Candidate/Sponsor event, meetings and paperwork.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Discipleship Formation team.
