Reconciliation

Did You Know?

The Patron Saint of England is St. George. He is also the Patron of Portugal, Germany, Aragon, Genoa, and Venice, as well as knighthood and soldiers. His feast day is April 23rd.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is the first US citizen to be canonized. She is the Patron of immigrants. Her feast day is November 13th.

St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of athletes. His feast day is January 20th. He is a well-known Roman Martyr. He was an officer in the imperial army.

St. Jerome is the Patron Saint of librarians. He translated the Old Testament from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek into Latin. This translation is called the Vulgate.

St. Francis of Assisi is teh Patron Saint of the environment. He loved the outdoors and animals. He knew tha tall were a part of God's creation. His feast day is October 4th.

St. Catherine Caboure is the Promulgator of the Miraculous Medal. Her fesast day is November 25th.

St. Elmo is the Patron Saint of sailors. He is better known by the name Erasmus and was Bishop of Formiae, Italy. The blue storm lanterns used on ships are also called St. Elmo lights.

St. Mary MacKillop, also known as St. Mary of the Cross, was canonized on October 17, 2010. She is the first recognized Australian saint. Her motto is said to have been "Never see a need without doing something about it."

The Patron Saint of scientists is St. Albert the Great. He was a famous 13th century Dominican philosopher and theologian. He died in 1280.

St. John Baptist de la Salle is the Patron Saint of teachers. He lived from 1651 - 1719. He opened a school for poor boys in 1679 in Rheims, France. He is the Founder of the Christian Brothers, an order of teachers. Archbishop O'Hara High School is a Christian Brothers school.

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Reconciliation

Reconciliation celebrates and reminds us of God's mercy and helps us to experience divine forgiveness, to forgive ourselves, and to become reconciled with others. Reconciliation is available on Saturday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. in the Church Gathering Space, or by appointment through the Parish office (816) 761-1608.

First Reconciliation

Parents have the major responsibility for immediate preparation for this sacrament. In accord with church guidelines, children must celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation before Eucharist. Parent sessions are held in the fall fo each year, as announced in the parish bulletin.

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