Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. John 20:23
Sacraments Class Year 1 - First Reconciliation
Overview: The First Reconciliation Class prepares a student to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation by learning the basics of the faith as presented in the Baltimore Catechism. Parents have the option of sending their children to attend the in-person class alone, attending the in-person class together, or instructing them at home.
Who: children 2nd through 5th grade
When: Tuesdays 4:30pm – 5:45pm September through April
Where: Parish Hall
Attendance: Parents have the option of sending their child to the in-person class alone, attending with them, or teaching them at home. Since learning the faith revolves around the imitation of Jesus and Mary, which is basically behavior training, parents discussion of and practice of their faith will have the biggest impact on their child’s formation regardless of attendance choices. Because of this, the theology and teaching ideas are sent home weekly for all parents.
We use several curriculums including: Scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Magisterial Documents, The Archdiocese of Denver teaching objectives and curriculum guide, The Baltimore Catechism vols 1 and it’s associated guide, Disciple of Christ Education in Virtue, and Magis Center publications.
Parents have the option of using the materials that are sent home each week, following along with the prayers and theology book for parents (found here), or they can follow the Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism lesson indicated. Links to that curriculum are below
Goals: To form life-long disciples of Christ who practice their faith as active members His One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
In Class and At-home Activities: includes instruction, demonstration, prayer, adoration, bible study, stories, games, songs, car talks, videos, crafts, puzzles, coloring pages, games, bonfires, memory activities, simulations, science experiments, and discussions.
In-Person Class format: The class begins with a snack, then prayer calisthenics, whole group and small group instruction, crafts, active games, adoration, review, and a final prayer.
Benefits: Students form and strengthen their relationship with the Triune God, the Saints, and their guardian angel; develop an understanding of the basics of the Catholic faith and how to practice it; and meet face-to-face with a priest at the end of the year to help form a life-long habit of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Retreat: A First Reconciliation retreat will be held for families in the spring
Interview: At the end of the year, students and their families have the opportunity to interview with our priest so that they can demonstrate that they are ready to receive this sacrament. Once a student passes their interview and attends the 1st Reconciliation Retreat, they can receive the sacrament at any confession time at any Catholic parish.
1st Reconciliation Forms: Below are the forms required in order to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Eucharist:
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Baptismal Certificate – please present the actual certificate, we will copy and return to you
Physical Address: 575 Wells Street Erie, CO 80516
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 402 Erie, CO 80516
St. Benedict's Acres Address: 649 State Hwy 52 Erie, CO 80516
Phone: 303.828.4221
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday - Friday