Reconciliation

“Indeed the sacement of Reconciliation with God brings about a true 'spiritual resurrection,' restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God." 
CCC 1468

First Reconciliation is the very first time our young Catholics are able to consider the importance of their actions, right or wrong, and ask for forgiveness through the sacrament of Reconciliation. Our prayer is that our children begin to form a love of the Catholic Church as a source of comfort and strength. 

As parents, your role is crucial in the preparation of your child. While the children will receive preparation at Sacred Heart School, or on Wednesday evening during a CFF class, the parents will play the primary role in the preparation of the child.

Integral to this preparation is regular attendance at Mass. To help in the preparation, parents should pay close attention to the current calendar which you can find on the right side of htis page.

We must have a copy of each child's Baptismal Certificate. If Baptized at a parish or church other than Sacred Heart, the certificate can be faxed to our office at 515-225-0286, scanned and email to debbie.chalik@sacredheartwdm.org, mailed or personally provided to: Sacred Heart, 1627 Grand Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50265.

If a child is Baptized at Sacred Heart, we will need either a copy of the certificate, or the exact date of Baptism.

For students who attend the public schools in our area, students must attend the program provided by Sacred Heart Church (CFF), or another religion program at a Catholic Church for at least one year prior to the fall of enrollment to prepare for a sacrament. If the student has not previously attended, the student will be placed in a two-year program for instruction.

Congratulations on taking the steps to make faith an important part of your family life. We look forward to celebrating a wonderful year with your child and your family.