The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Now is the time to say to Jesus:
“Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned Your love,
yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with You. I need You.
Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into Your redeeming embrace”.
How good it feels to come back to Him whenever we are lost!
Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us;
we are the ones who tire of seeking His mercy.
-Pope Francis, Evangelli Gaudium, 3
Weekly confessions (Reconciliation) are held at HFC, Gowrie
Saturday 10.00 am – 11.00 am & 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Sunday 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm
First Reconciliation
The First Reconciliation Program at Corpus Christi is running in Term 1, with the children undertaking their First Reconciliations on 18th & 19th March for students in Year 4, then in the beginning of Term 2 for students in Year 3. Enrollments close on 20th February 2026. If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s teacher or email the parish office.
First Reconciliation Formation Night – for Parents
This session is designed for adult learning and formation session, giving new insights into reflections on the First Reconciliation. You need to attend one of these sessions: Wednesday, 25th February from 7pm to 8pm in Holy Family Church, Gowrie, OR Thursday, 26th February, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. At least one parent needs to attend. Children are not expected to attend.
More detailed information regarding First Reconciliation will be shared at this meeting as well.
First Reconciliation Commitment Masses
Please present your child to the parish community as a candidate for First Reconciliation by attending one of the weekend Masses through the commitment period, which is the weekends of 28th Feb & 1st March OR 7th & 8th February, 2026. More information about this will be given out at the Parent Formation Night. Our Weekend Mass times are:
- Saturday at 6.00pm
- Sunday at 8.00am, 10.00am OR 6.00pm
First Reconciliation Retreat Days –
Days of Reflection and Prayer
The Retreat Day is a day for the students to reflect and pray about the sacrament that they are about to receive. The dates are different for every school and year level.
Tuesday 3rd March, St Francis of Assisi Year 4 students at St Francis of Primary School.
Wednesday 4th March, St Clare of Assisi Year 4 students at St Clare of Assisi Primary School.
Thursday, 5th March, Holy Family Primary School Year 4 students, Parish School of Religion Year 4 and Marist College Year 4 students at Holy Family Church, Gowrie.
21st April, St Francis of Assisi, at St Francis of Assisi Year 3
22nd April, Holy Family School at Holy Family Church Year 3
23rd April, St Clare of Assisi, Parish School of Religion and Marist College students at Holy Family Church Gowrie. Year 3.
Students from St Clare of Assisi will be bussed to the church. Others need to make their own way there. Lunch will be provided. Students need to bring fruit, recess, hat and coloured pencils and pens in a pencil case.
Times for each of the Retreat Days: 9.30am-2.15pm
Home Prayer Sessions
Parents and Carers will be required to work through four prayer activity sessions with their child over a period of four weeks. The sessions are meant to be 30 minutes long, starting with a reflection, an activity and a prayer.
First Reconciliation Celebration
First Reconciliation will be celebrated using the 2nd Rite of Reconciliation during dedicated weekday evenings.
Wednesday, 18th March is for Year 4 students from St Clare of Assisi and St Francis of Assisi.
Thursday, 19th March is for Year 4 students from Holy Family School, Parish School of Religion and Marist College.
Wednesday, 29th April at 6pm will be for Year 3 students from St Francis of Assisi and St Clare of Assisi.
Thursday, 30th April at 6pm is for Year 3 from Holy Family School, Parish School of Religion and Marist.
Parish Team
- Parish Sacramental Coordinator: Orla Rutledge (Mon-Tues)
tuggeranongsouth.sacraments@cg.org.au - Fr Simon Falk (Parish Priest)
- Fr Mark Ha (Assistant Priest)
- Evelyn, Inoka and Judy (Parish Officers) (Tues – Fri, 9am to 1pm)
6291 6688 or tuggeranongsouth@cg.org.au