First
Reconciliation
Those who approach the sacrament of Reconciliation obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offence committed against Him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labours for their conversion.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1422
Eligibility
Eligibility for First Reconciliation (First Confession) requires that children are baptised in the Catholic faith and are in Year 3 or above.
Commitment & Formation
In preparation for First Reconciliation all candidates are required to:
Attend a formation session which includes a learning activity, Commitment Mass, information for parents followed by pizza in the parish hall.
Attend three Reconciliation formation sessions, each beginning with Sunday Mass at 9:30am followed by a parent & child Reconciliation lesson in the parish hall.
Attendance
Full attendance is expected. Missing the Commitment Mass or a lesson will delay First Reconciliation until the program runs again next year. We consider the spiritual formation of the children more important than other commitments, and we trust that parents recognise this too.
Important Dates—2025
Saturday 15th March, 5:00pm-8:00pm—First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Combined Commitment Mass, Activity, Pizza, and Information Evening.
Sunday 23rd March, 9:30am—Mass followed by Ist First Reconciliation Lesson in Parish Hall.
Sunday 30th March, 9:30am—Mass followed by 2nd First Reconciliation Lesson in Parish Hall.
Sunday 6th April, 9:30am—Mass followed by 3rd First Reconciliation Lesson in Parish Hall.
Tuesday 8th April, 11:00am—St. Michael's 3 Yellow First Reconciliations.
Wednesday 9th April, 11:00am—St. Michael's 3 White First Reconciliations.
Thursday 10th April, 11:00am—St. Michael's 3 Blue First Reconciliations.
Wednesday 9th April, 4:00pm-6:00pm—Public and independent schools First Reconciliations.
Thursday 10th April, 4:00pm-6:00pm—Public and independent schools First Reconciliations.
Looking ahead - 2026
If you would like to do this program in 2026, please click on the link below which will give us your contact details, so that we can get in touch with you closer to the time.
Connect
For further help, please contact our Sacramental Co-Ordinator, Lisa Rossi on 9427 2034 or at sacraments@lanecoveparish.org.au
“O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours.”