First Reconciliation

PREPARATION: Before going to confession, the penitent compares his or her life with the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the example of Christ and then prays to God for forgiveness.

GOING TO CONFESSION: After the priest welcomes you, both of you make the sign of the cross. Then you may wish to indicate facts about your life, the time of the last confession, difficulties in leading the Christian life, and anything else that may help the priest.

THE WORD OF GOD: You or the priest may read one of the suggested scriptural passages.

CONFESSION OF SINS AND THE ACT OF PENANCE: Confess your sins. The priest then offers suitable advice and imposes an act of penance or satisfaction, which may include prayer, self-denial, or works of mercy.

PRAYER OF THE PENITENT: Pray a prayer expressing sorrow for your sins and resolving not to sin again.

First Communion​

Preparation for the reception of these sacraments is a two year process of formal instruction in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, typically beginning at age six, or first grade.  In the first year of instruction, children are introduced to the general precepts, practices, and prayers of their Catholic faith. 

The second year of instruction is specifically focused on the child’s individual understanding of the sacrament of Reconciliation, which is received prior to First Communion, and their understanding and regular participation in Sunday Mass, which is essential for their reception of First Holy Communion.

Confirmation

This process is grounded in a vision of youth ministry in which the parish community responds to the needs of the youth and encourages them to return to share their unique gifts and talents.

During this two-year process, teens, sponsors, parents and families will journey together in identifying and understanding how God is working in their lives. Candidates will be given many opportunities to embrace their personal relationship with Christ as well as their commitment to the Church.This includes formation, fellowship, worship and youth ministry inspired by Life Teen.