Sacrament of First Reconciliation Preparation Program
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also sometimes referred to as Confession or Penance) is a sacrament of forgiveness, compassion and healing. Children will normally receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time a little while before they receive their First Holy Communion.
This sacrament reaffirms that God loves us before we even recognise that we need to be forgiven. The love of God for us is expressed in mercy, compassion and forgiveness. The Sacrament now focuses more clearly on the relational nature and reminds us that as individuals and as community we stand in need of God’s forgiveness and healing love, in all our relationships, with ourselves, God and others.
We can identify areas where we are not living out our calling as members of the Christian community. We need to express our sorrow and call on the Holy Spirit for encouragement and support on our journey. The Sacrament of Penance restores our relationship with God, self and others.
For children not attending Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, preparation classes are arranged after school in the 7 weeks before the reception of the Sacrament.
Candidates need to be Baptised Roman Catholics and in Year 3 or above.
Please Contact Delisa Gonsalves on (03) 9068 8602 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information, or fill out the enquiry form below.
Please Note: We are currently taking Enrolments for 2025, please contact Delisa Gonsalves (details above). Enrolments close on Monday 10 March 2025.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance/Confession will take place:
Friday
10:45am at St Peter's (before 11:30am Mass)
Saturday
5:15pm at St Peter's (before 6:00pm Vigil Mass)