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Reconciliation
Reconciliation is a Sacrament that is for everyone. However, we begin to prepare our Discipleship Formation students in the 2nd grade. 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 Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Workshop will be offered on two dates, and parents will be asked to sign up using Signup Genius.
All children who prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are asked to attend a prayer service and community reconciliation that fits their family’s schedule. Several area churches have communal reconciliation services during Advent and Lent. A list of local reconciliation services will be provided as they become available.
Reconciliation is NOT a one time only sacrament. All “age-appropriate” family members are encouraged to celebrate Reconciliation annually with the Priest. This gives us the needed cleansing of our sins through God’s grace. It allows us to move forward in our lives, with a positive focus, to do God’s will.
Appropriate school attire is recommended to be worn for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
First Eucharist
First Eucharist 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 the Holy Eucharist by attending a special Workshop. The sacrament is typically scheduled during a regular Mass sometime after the Easter Holiday.
(*Please know that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated prior to celebrating First Eucharist.)
CONFIRMATION
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 they will complete instruction at the end of the 8th grade year. 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 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.
