Preparing children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to show them that God is love and that in mercy He is always ready to forgive, no matter what the wrong. It assures them that God already knows the secrets of our hearts, but sometimes we need to name these aloud in order to prepare our hearts to renew the experience of God's love and forgiveness. It shows them that just as God is One, God dreams that we might all be one as well--one with each other and one with God. God's will is that all people will be reconciled with one another and with God. What an extraordinary gift!
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist, the gift of his Body and Blood that perpetuates his sacrifice on the Cross through the ages. He entrusts to the Church the memorial of his death and resurrection in this Sacrament: a sign of unity and a bond of charity. When the Church celebrates the Eucharist, it commemorates Christ's Passover and the sacrifice offered once and for all on the cross. The Eucharist makes God's saving actions in Jesus Christ ever present for every age of the Church.
Congratulations to Our 2024 First Communicants!
April 28, 2024
Father Kenneth O'Hotto, Presiding
Alexandra Borrell
Addison Georges
Dylan Huston
Mikaela Johnson
Kiya Kalkbrenner
Elizabeth Marquette
Hannah Marquette
Etta Peterson
Wesley Painschab
Mason Schumm
Zander Sloniker
Adam Swartzer
Stella Stoll
Rex Vogelpohl
Beau Wegner
Owen Wren
Harper Zens
Lydia Zens