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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 requires that candidates:

  1. Be baptised in the Catholic faith;

  2. Be in at least Year 3.

Commitment & Formation

In preparation for First Reconciliation all candidates are required to:

  1. Attend a Commitment Mass (6.00pm) with a parent (whole family are welcome), preceded by an activity and information session in the parish hall (5.00pm).

  2. Attend three Reconciliation formation sessions, each beginning with Sunday Mass at 9:30am followed by a parent & child Reconciliation lesson on the parish grounds.

    The session begins with a short morning tea (10.30 - 10.40) provided, outside the hall (weather permitting), then the children will break up into 3 colour groups (a colour name badge and attendance sheet will be on a table outside the Church at the carpark entrance for you to collect and sign in). The session will end at approximately 11.30.

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—2026

Saturday 21st February, 5:00pm - 7:00pm—Activity, First Reconciliation Commitment Mass & Information Evening.

Wednesday 25th February—St. Michael’s Primary First Reconciliation Retreat Day.

Sunday 1st March, 9:30am—Mass followed by First Reconciliation Formation Lesson 1 on Parish Grounds.

Sunday 8th March, 9:30am—Mass followed by First Reconciliation Formation Lesson 2 on Parish Grounds.

Sunday 15th March, 9:30am—Mass followed by First Reconciliation Formation Lesson 3 on Parish Grounds.

Wednesday 18th March, 5:00pm-6:30pm—First Reconciliations in St. Michael’s Church. A Priest will also be available to hear Confessions of any parents who wish. 

Link to Sacramental Calendar

Step One: Register for First Reconciliation

Register for First Reconciliation

Step Two: Payment for First Reconciliation

There is a $100.00 program fee for all candidates. To pay, please:

  1. Click the ‘Payment for First Reconciliation’ button.

  2. In the Biller Code drop down field, select ‘Sacramental Programs.’

  3. In the ‘Name of Sacrament’ field, type ‘First Reconciliation,’ and your child’s name so we can identify your payment.

  4. If you have already paid using the First Reconciliation Registration Form, please do not pay again.

Payment for First Reconciliation

Connect

For further help, please contact our Sacramental Coordinator, Lisa Rossi on 9427 2034 or at sacraments@stmichael.org.au

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“O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours.”
— Saint Bernadette Soubirous