“And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ
and given us the ministry of reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:18
what is reconciliation?
Reconciliation is also called Penance and/or Confession. Those who approach the sacrament of Reconciliation obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him. They are reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins. Sin hurts our relationship with God, and a mature understanding of sin includes reflecting upon our thoughts, actions and omissions as well as examining the patterns of sin that may arise in our lives.
With contrite hearts, we are also called to reflect upon the effects of our sins upon the wider community and how we might participate in sinful systems. Contrition and conversion lead us to seek a forgiveness for our sins so as to repair damaged relationships with God, self, and others. We believe that only ordained priests have the faculty of absolving sins from the authority of the Church in the name of Jesus Christ (CCC 1495). Our sins are forgiven by God, through the priest.
With contrite hearts, we are also called to reflect upon the effects of our sins upon the wider community and how we might participate in sinful systems. Contrition and conversion lead us to seek a forgiveness for our sins so as to repair damaged relationships with God, self, and others. We believe that only ordained priests have the faculty of absolving sins from the authority of the Church in the name of Jesus Christ (CCC 1495). Our sins are forgiven by God, through the priest.
RECONCILIATION schedule
Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Church
Or to schedule an appointment, please call the parish office 901.373.6011.
Has it been a while since your last confession, or just need a refresher? Click here for a guide to help you!
Or to schedule an appointment, please call the parish office 901.373.6011.
Has it been a while since your last confession, or just need a refresher? Click here for a guide to help you!
you will be set free
The Spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation include:
Individual confession with a priest is the principal means of absolution and reconciliation of grave sins within the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation frees us from sinful patterns of behavior and calls us to complete conversion to Christ. Reconciliation heals our sins and repairs our relationships.
- reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace
- reconciliation with the Church
- remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins
- remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin
- peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation
- an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle (CCC 1496)
Individual confession with a priest is the principal means of absolution and reconciliation of grave sins within the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation frees us from sinful patterns of behavior and calls us to complete conversion to Christ. Reconciliation heals our sins and repairs our relationships.
First Reconciliation
Saint Ann PRE and School students are traditionally prepared to receive First Reconciliation during Lent of their Second Grade Year. Both PRE and School are happy to prepare students above the traditional age. Please contact our Parish Office for more information.
Our First Reconciliation date for 2023 is March 21. St. Ann School students will celebrate the sacrament in the morning and St. Ann PRE students will celebrate in the evening.
At least one parent of each First Reconciliation child is to attend our Parent First Reconciliation & Communion Class on January 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Trinity Hall.
Our Parent & Child Retreat for First Reconciliation and First Communion for 2023 is January 7 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Parents on will be notified via Flocknote email/text as to their starting location on campus. At least one parent attends with the First Reconciliation and Communion student.
The Parent Class and Parent & Child Retreat are required for all. If you are unable to attend either the Parent Class or the Retreat, please see the information below. It is the responsibility of the parent to make up the missed class or retreat within one month of the scheduled event.
Our First Reconciliation date for 2023 is March 21. St. Ann School students will celebrate the sacrament in the morning and St. Ann PRE students will celebrate in the evening.
At least one parent of each First Reconciliation child is to attend our Parent First Reconciliation & Communion Class on January 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Trinity Hall.
Our Parent & Child Retreat for First Reconciliation and First Communion for 2023 is January 7 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Parents on will be notified via Flocknote email/text as to their starting location on campus. At least one parent attends with the First Reconciliation and Communion student.
The Parent Class and Parent & Child Retreat are required for all. If you are unable to attend either the Parent Class or the Retreat, please see the information below. It is the responsibility of the parent to make up the missed class or retreat within one month of the scheduled event.
For Parents missing reconciliation portion of parent & child retreat
First, please email Kathy Schober at kathy.schober@ stannbartlett.org and include in the subject line "Missed Retreat for ____" (add child's name to the blank).
As this retreat is required, you will have one month to complete the at-home retreat and email Kathy with email again with the subject line "Reconciliation Retreat Completed for _____" (add child's name to the blank). Sending this subject line is your testimony that all portions as linked and listed below were completed at home by you and your child:
Links to Reconciliation Retreat Videos for those unable to attend:
Prayer Service for First Reconciliation Retreat
Your First Reconciliation with Ms. Kathy (Using Your Trifold)
First Reconciliation Tour at St. Ann with Ms. Kathy
Contact Ms. Kathy: kathy.schober@stannbartlett.org
As this retreat is required, you will have one month to complete the at-home retreat and email Kathy with email again with the subject line "Reconciliation Retreat Completed for _____" (add child's name to the blank). Sending this subject line is your testimony that all portions as linked and listed below were completed at home by you and your child:
- Prayer Service (see link and attached PDF)
- Brother Francis' Video "Forgiven" on Formed.org. You may set up your free Formed Account through our parish. Simply go to Formed.org and choose Parish Subscription. Enter our Zip Code, 38134 and St. Ann will pop up for you. Choose St. Ann and begin setting up your free account. We appreciate an anonymous St. Ann family who provides our Parish Subscription. Search for the needed video on Formed and watch together with your child.
- Print and look over the Reconciliation Trifold from the PDF below.
- Watch the video linked below discussing using your trifold.
- Help your child to pray through the Examination of Conscience and talk together about it.
- Watch the First Reconciliation Tour video.
Links to Reconciliation Retreat Videos for those unable to attend:
Prayer Service for First Reconciliation Retreat
Your First Reconciliation with Ms. Kathy (Using Your Trifold)
First Reconciliation Tour at St. Ann with Ms. Kathy
Contact Ms. Kathy: kathy.schober@stannbartlett.org
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| first_reconciliation_for_sharing_trifold.pdf |
| first_reconciliation_retreat_packet_cover_2021.pdf |
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