Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM at Sacred Heart

All baptized Catholics who have reached the age of reason (normally considered to be about seven years of age), and who have been properly catechized, should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year, especially those in the state of mortal sin.

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Preparation for First Reconciliation - 2024-25

“Under the direction of legitimate ecclesial authority, solicitude for catechesis belongs to all members of the Church according to each one’s role. Parents above others are obliged to form their children by word and example in faith and in the practice of Christian life; sponsors and those who take the place of parents are bound by an equal obligation.” (CIC, c. 774 §1 and §2)

Children's Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is offered in Atrium Level Two of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program (CGS). Children preparing for these sacraments participate in retreats and other activities later in the school year as determined by the DRE and CGS catechist.

First Communion and First Reconciliation Preparation at Sacred Heart Parish is a two-year program. Students who would like to receive these sacraments in 2024-25 should have participated in CGS or another Faith Formation program during school year 2023-24, all CGS sessions in 2024-25, all the sacramental preparation retreats/activities, and attend Mass regularly.

If Atrium Level Two reaches capacity, priority will be given to registered parishioners of Sacred Heart (Battle Ground) and St. Joseph the Worker (Yacolt).

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd fees for 2024-25 are $40/student for parishioners of Sacred Heart/St. Joseph the Worker and $50/student for non-parishioners; sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is an additional $20. No Sacred Heart/St. Joseph the Worker family will be turned away from participating in our Faith Formation programs due to financial need; contact Debbie Adams for more information.

If your child has not yet received these sacraments (including the Sacrament of Baptism) and he or she is over age 7, or if you are a baptized adult Catholic who has never prepared for First Reconciliation and First Communion, contact Debbie Adams by email or call 360.687.4515.