Although we are fashioned in the image of God, we are very capable of marring that sacred image. We can isolate ourselves and tear the fabric of God's loving plan for us. There is a season for turning back that doesn't follow a calendar but a divine call for conversion.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a celebration of returning and healing. Individual celebration of the sacrament is normally scheduled on Saturdays (see the home page for the current schedule) or by personal appointment. During the seasons of Advent and Lent, communal celebrations of the sacrament are scheduled throughout the Piedmont Deanery.

First Reconciliation preparation is a program designed to prepare children for this healing and forgiving encounter with Christ. All children who wish to receive First Eucharist prepare first for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Preparation includes parent and parent/child sessions, an interview, and participation in a communal Reconciliation Service held in the late fall.

For information on First Reconciliation for children, see First Reconciliation Preparation.