when does reconciliation start for catholics?

Answer 1

A baptized Catholic usually receives First Reconciliation a couple of weeks before First Eucharist (First Communion)

A newly initiated adult Catholic usually receives First Reconciliation about a month after Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

*****A clarification on the post above this one- a mortal sin is not just about knowing what you are doing is wrong. You can't sin on accident, and not all sins are mortal.

A mortal sin requires 1. serious matter- not a trivial thing 2. knowledge that it is a serious matter and 3. Full consent of the free will.

If all three conditions are not met, it is not a mortal sin. It may still be a sin, but not mortal.****


If you are referring to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it must be received for the first time prior to reception of First Eucharist. It must be done far enough in advance to separate the preparation for 1st Reconciliation from the preparation for 1st Eucharist.

1St Eucharist in the USA is generally in 2nd grade, or about 7 yrs old- considered the age of reason, where a child can distinguish the Eucharist from ordianry food.

This is also a time in a child's development when they become more aware of the effect of their actions on their relationship with God and with other people. They can distinguish right from wrong and have started to develop the self sontrol nbecessary to choose right over wrong. That is why Reconciliation is important at this age- because it shows children that even when they slip up, they can be forgiven.

Within the context of a practicing Catholic family, reconcilation is demonstrated from very early on in life by the relationships with other family members and how transgressions are forgiven in the conytext of the family.

My youngest child was so desiring of celebrating Reconcilation that when she was 5 and her brother celebrated Reconciliation for the first time, she wanted to go and tell her sins to the priest. She didn't receive the sacrament, but they did talk for a few minutes and she said she felt better....something that same priest has told me many protestants do- including ministers...they just want to talk out their sins and failings in the presence of the Lord.

Answer 3

To receive the sacrament of reconciliation, one must be a baptized Catholic and be at least 7 years old. (That's the arbitrary age that the church has set as the "age of reason," meaning that by that time you supposedly understand the difference between doing something wrong on purpose and an accident or mistake.) You are supposed to receive some training first - for kids, this is usually a lot about God's love, the story of the Prodigal Son, and understanding the difference between a sin and an accident or mistake.

Answer 4

*Is Catholic*

Confession. aka The Sacrament of Penance. One may seek this sacrament at anytime after they have committed a sin. One must Confess all moral sins before receiving the Eucharist.

Sins become mortal when an individual knows what they are doing. This is the age of reason. It typically is around 7 but it is different for each child. Catechesis is in place at the parish level so that when a child hits the age of reason they will know and understand the sacrament. However, one may seek the sacrament before the age of 7.

For more information, see the Catechism.

Answer 5

Never !