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.
Dates and Information for Reconciliation and Eucharist
| Session One | Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Two | Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Three | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Four | Wednesday, November 27, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session One | Tuesday March 24, 2020 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Two | Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Three | Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Four | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
September 25, 2019
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are important moments in the spiritual development of your child. Through these sacraments your child will first come to know God’s forgiveness and loving mercy, and then be able to receive the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ through the Eucharist.
This year, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 after a period of preparation over the month of November. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Eucharist) will be celebrated on the weekend of April 25/26, 2020 after a period of preparation over the months of March and April 2020.
St. Jerome Parish invites young people in Grade 2 and higher to register for these sacraments. By completing a registration form, your child will be registered for both sacraments. Preparation for Reconciliation begins Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm.. Our Sacraments team is anticipating a faith-filled time with our candidates.
Parents/Guardians play a key role in this time of preparation and are asked to attend these preparation sessions with their child. Should a parent/guardian be unable to attend any specific session, we ask that another caring adult accompany your child. Each candidate is expected to attend all sessions. We are aware that there may be some conflicts with these dates and hope that you can free up your schedule to accommodate these times. .
Registration forms can be filled in and dropped off at the parish office, or they can be given to Father Pat Woods at the weekend Masses. On-line registration is also available through the parish website www.stjeromeparishssm.com.
Each candidate MUST provide a baptismal certificate well in advance of the celebration of the Sacrament. If your child was baptized at St. Jerome, their baptismal record will already be on file at the parish. If your child was baptized at another church (Catholic or otherwise), please make a copy of his or her certificate and include it with the registration form. Please submit registration forms by October 31, 2019
We look forward to the opportunity to journey with you and your child in this time of preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.