“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?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also called the Sacrament of Penance 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 forgiveness for our sins 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 forgiveness for our sins 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 being prepared to receive First Reconciliation during Advent of their Second Grade Year. This sacrament preparation is for a two year period: Eucharist 1 (First Grade) and Eucharist 2 (Second Grade).
Our First Eucharist Parent Class & Meeting is held in the autumn. At least one parent of each First Reconciliation child is required to attend this class and meeting.
We host our Parent & Child Reconciliation Retreat in the autumn. At least one parent is to participate with the First Reconciliation child.
Our SAS students will celebrate Reconciliation in the morning of our Advent Reconciliation Celebration. Parents are encouraged but not required to be with their child before and after the sacrament in our church building.
Our PRE students will celebrate Reconciliation in the evening of our Advent Reconciliation Celebration before the sacrament is available to our whole parish. Parents are to accompany their child. Check in with your catechist in the narthex before your scheduled time and wait with their child at the station of their assigned priest and accompany the child back into the sanctuary for penance and silent prayer. When the sacrament has been celebrated and the prayer time complete, pick up your child's certificate before leaving.
Both PRE and School are happy to prepare students above the traditional age as well. Please contact our Parish Office for more information.
Our First Eucharist Parent Class & Meeting is held in the autumn. At least one parent of each First Reconciliation child is required to attend this class and meeting.
We host our Parent & Child Reconciliation Retreat in the autumn. At least one parent is to participate with the First Reconciliation child.
Our SAS students will celebrate Reconciliation in the morning of our Advent Reconciliation Celebration. Parents are encouraged but not required to be with their child before and after the sacrament in our church building.
Our PRE students will celebrate Reconciliation in the evening of our Advent Reconciliation Celebration before the sacrament is available to our whole parish. Parents are to accompany their child. Check in with your catechist in the narthex before your scheduled time and wait with their child at the station of their assigned priest and accompany the child back into the sanctuary for penance and silent prayer. When the sacrament has been celebrated and the prayer time complete, pick up your child's certificate before leaving.
Both PRE and School are happy to prepare students above the traditional age as well. Please contact our Parish Office for more information.
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 two weeks to complete the at-home retreat and email Kathy 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: [email protected]
As this retreat is required, you will have two weeks to complete the at-home retreat and email Kathy 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: [email protected]
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