The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates God’s mercy and forgiveness. It reflects the everyday experience of feeling sorry, making up for wrong doing, and the resolution we live out in our families, with friends and in the community. It returns us to right relationship with God and others. Forgiveness is a big part of daily family life, so parents play an integral part in the preparation of their children for this sacrament. Faith Formation ministers, teachers, and catechists support parents in their role as primary teachers and witnesses of faith to their children.
The usual age for first reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is second grade, before the reception of First Eucharist, both of which are usually received in the same program year. In order to be ready for the reception of sacraments, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee recommends that children be enrolled in at least one year of formal faith formation instruction immediately prior to their sacramental preparation year, or in first grade. St. Boniface offers families opportunities to develop faith in our day school and in our Faith Formation classes.
First Reconciliation for children is part of the Faith Formation curriculum. For more information on First Reconciliation, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 262-628-8143 x122. First Reconciliation is received by second graders in both the day school and the Faith Formation program. This sacrament is received before First Eucharist.
The best gift we receive in this life- Jesus himself.
First Eucharist Masses are celebrated with the congregation at regular weekend Mass times during the Easter Season. We want children experiencing First Eucharist to have a complete understanding of what it is they are receiving, thus preparation for First Eucharist starts the year before they are to receive the sacrament. Parents should have their children enrolled in Faith Formation classes by 1st grade. Those enrolled in the school will receive the class preparation as part of the school curriculum and attend the sacramental preparation activities along with the Faith Formation students. Preparation continues into the 2nd grade with children receiving First Eucharist in the spring of their 2nd grade. Please note: Family participation in all aspects of First Eucharist preparation is required.
For more information on First Eucharist, or to enroll your child(ren) into our Faith Formation Program, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 262-628-8143 x 122.
Preparation to receive First Eucharist as an adult is part of our RCIA program. Please visit our RCIA page for more information.