Students in second grade, whose family is registered at Saint Benedict Parish, are invited to prepare for and receive First Reconciliation here at Saint Benedict Parish.
All parents are asked to register their child through the Faith Formation office located in the parish rectory.
Baptismal Record: Please provide a copy of Baptismal certificate with a raised seal. (This copy will not be returned) Those baptized at St. Benedict no certificate is needed.
Pray: Prayer is an essential part of preparation for all sacraments. Parents help their children learn the Sign of the Cross, Act of Contrition, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be to the Father, Hail Mary, and Bless Me Father For I have Sinned. A great time to pray: first thing in the morning, meals, on vacation, at school, leaving for work, bedtime, etc. These prayers will be used their entire life.
Families are encouraged to attend Mass on a regular basis and holy days of obligation.
Faith Formation Office
(716) 836-6444
It is called the sacrament of forgiveness, since by the priest’s Sacramental absolution, God grants the penitent “pardon and peace.”
The sacrament of Reconciliation imparts to the sinner the life of God who reconciles: “Be reconciled to God.” He who lives by God’s merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord’s call: “Go; first be reconciled to your brother.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Article 4, I