Penance
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession or Reconciliation) is celebrated Saturdays from 3-4 pm; on Thursdays before First Friday  at 6 pm; or by appointment - call the parish office at 777-4322.  Penance Services are offered during Advent and Lent.  Check the bulletin for details.

Link to The Archdiocese of Cincinnati "Sacraments for Young People"

2010-2011 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE FOR SECOND GRADE

2010-2011 Schedule

Click this link to download an Examination of Conscience

Adults needing a refresher on celebrating the Sacrament of Penance?

http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/confession-101-part-one/

http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/confession-101-part-two/

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR PENANCE AND EUCHARIST

The policy of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is that children in the 2nd grade, about age 7, be prepared for and celebrate the sacrament of Penance before they are prepared for and celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist. Therefore, children are prepared for and celebrate the two sacraments in the same year. They are also to be prepared by their parish of membership. St. Max recognizes the formation children receive in an Archdiocese Catholic School and Religious Formation of Youth (RFY) classes or Home Study program at St. Max. (If your child receives formation through Home School or a non-Archdiocesan school, please contact Mary Montour.) We have 3 Tuesday evening sessions and a Saturday morning retreat for each of the two sacraments for the integration of the knowledge of the language and “how to” of our faith with the traditions and practices of the faith. These additional sessions beyond the classroom are for the child and a parent (or special adult) to attend together. Using our parish data base, all parents of children with a birthday of June 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 will receive an informational letter concerning preparation so as to not over look any child. If your child is in the first grade or third grade and already celebrated the sacrament, please just leave a message with Mary Montour at 777-4322 ext. 106 that preparation is not needed at this time.

Children in the 2nd grade are invited to prepare for the celebration of First Penance, as part of their preparation to receive First Eucharist. A parent-child retreat is part of the preparation process. The children celebrate the sacrament with the parish community at the Advent Penance Service. Contact Mary Montour in the parish office at 777-4322, ext. 106. An additional parish Penance service is held during the season of Lent. Children older than 2nd grade and adults over the age of 18 desiring to receive their First Penance should contact Carol Heuser at the parish office, 777-4322, ext. 104. The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 3:15 to 4:00 or by appointment, and First Friday of the month after 8:30 a.m. Mass.

If your child has not received First Eucharist and is in 3rd grade or older, please contact the office, 777-4322 x106, for information on preparation.