FIRST RECONCILIATION & EUCHARIST
What are these sacraments?
The Sacrament of First Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) allows children to encounter God’s mercy in a personal way through the forgiveness of sins. Before receiving First Holy Communion, children must first be prepared for and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
First Holy Communion is the moment a child receives the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time during Mass. This sacred milestone marks a deepening of their participation in the life of the Church and is a joyful celebration for the whole parish community.
Preparing at St. Peter’s
Our combined program for First Reconciliation and First Communion typically runs from fall to spring and includes a blend of in-person gatherings and home-based learning.
A typical year includes:
- One Parent Gathering Session for each sacrament
- Six Family Sessions per sacrament (child + at least one parent/guardian)
- A retreat for each sacrament
- Celebration of First Reconciliation (usually in January)
- Celebration of First Communion (typically at a Sunday Mass in June)
Registration for St. Peter’s First Reconciliation and Communion for the 2025/2026 year is open.
Please use this form to register for these Sacrament Preparation programs if your child is school aged. This includes Elementary school ages (7-11 years) and Teenagers (ages 12-17 years).
We are finalizing the days and dates for our sacraments. We anticipate that there will be two evening options for each session and a third night is still being worked on.
If you have any questions, please email: sacraments@st-peters.ca
