The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Those who approach the sacrament of Reconciliation obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense 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. It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles.

At the directive of our Diocesan Bishop, the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion will now be administered to students in Grade 2 and higher.

First Reconciliation takes place at St. Jerome's at the beginning of the Advent season of each year. Registration forms for children in grades two and up are available in September from the parish office or at Mass.

Registration forms are also distributed through the parish schools: St. Mary's French Immersion and Holy Cross.

For dates for First Eucharist, please see our First Eucharist page.
 

New Registrations for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist Postponed

As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, new registrations of the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist have been postponed until fall of 2021. Preparation of the the Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation will be administered in the fall of 2021 and the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist will be administered in the spring of 2022. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We pray for each other, those affected by this virus and for the caregivers who dedicate themselves with great generousity.