First Reconciliation is a family affair

Taylor Broske gives confession and receives absolution from Rev. Fr. Anthony Suso

It was a family affair for students at First Reconciliation on Saturday in St. Paul Church. Parents and even a few grandparentts were there for the big event.

Students and parents renewed their Baptismal vows and the pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph W. Thomas, talked to the group.  Fr. Anthony Suso, parocial vicar at St. Francis deSales Church, joined Fr. Thomas in hearing confessions.

After receving absolution and saying a penance prayer,  each student picked up his/her Baptismal candle and lighted it.before proceeding to the narthex to pick up a Sacrament certificate..  The candles were arrranged on a table in front of the altar.

Among those making First Reconciliation at this time were Isabella Amedeo, Alaina Bachmann, Lily Botos, Taylor Broske, Luke Fielding, Michael Floyd, Madison Grayem, Jacob Harbarger, Thomas Harvey, Eden Leeser, Roxanna Slota, Alyss Smith, Taylor Smith, Grace Walter, Rylee Wieclaw and Ian Williams.

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Alaina Bachmann says prayer (left) and receives certificate from teacher Mary Means