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First Penance


The Archbishop has issued guidelines and ecclesial norms regarding the preparation for
and celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Every parish and school must follow these guidelines. Our office offers assistance as needed to explain the guidelines.

First Reconciliation/Penance
Children shall be prepared for and given the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance before the reception of the Eucharist. This usually happens in the second grade when the child is seven years old, but older children should also be prepared if they have not made their First Reconciliation/Penance. The Archdiocesan Guidelines describe how to set up a program, plan parent meetings, select approved texts and prepare for the child's reception of First Reconciliation/Penance.
First Reconciliation/Penance Training Schedule & Registration

Order a Printed Copy of the Guidelines
Download an Electronic Version of the Guidelines
These guidelines have been promulgated by the (Arch)bishop of this (Arch)diocese and represent the local norms for sacramental preparation. It is the responsibility of pastors and catechetical leaders to implement these guidelines in their respective parishes. Consequently, these files are password protected. If you are a pastor or parish catechetical leader, contact the CCE office at 713-741-8730 or email kbroniko@archgh.org or vshutte@archgh.org for the password.
Electronic Version of Penance Guidelines


Contact Information - First Penance 
For more information please contact:

Kathy Kelley
kkelley@archgh.org
713.741.8797