The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers the opportunity for a Catholic person to receive forgiveness for sins they have committed.

God's forgiveness has been offered through Jesus Christ and extended to His Church by priests asking the forgiveness of God upon a Catholic person. Jesus Christ began this Sacrament of Healing for all sinful members of his Church.

Holy Family Cathedral readily offers this sacrament each day prior to Masses as well as extended Confession times on Saturdays. For the full schedule of Confession times visit the Mass & Confession Schedule. 

If it has been a while (multiple years) since your last Confession, know you are always welcome back to participate in this sacrament! We recommend making an appointment with one of our priests to meet outside of the regularly offered Confession times. This can be done by emailing Fr. Joshua or Fr. Kastl.

First Reconciliation for Children

The Sacrament of Reconciliation brings about a change of heart through God's mercy and forgiveness. Reconciliation (also known as Confession or Penance) is a Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God.

Sacrament Registration for First Reconciliation is now open through August 15, 2023.

Step 1

Register to begin the process. ( Sacramental Registration form pdf )

Step 2

Proof of Baptism is required.

If you were Baptized at Holy Family Cathedral, please contact the parish office at 918-582-6247 with an approximate date of Baptism so that your records can be pulled. If you were Baptized at another parish, please contact the parish and ask them to send your Baptismal records to Holy Family. Please do not send electronic copies. We require official records.

Step 3

Pathways Faith Formation boxes support your family's faith formation journey at home with several in-parish Family Sessions throughout the year. Attend the first at-parish session to pick up your Pathways box to begin preparing at-home.

Step 4

Attend the in-parish Family Sessions. At-parish sessions are held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. Parents must attend with their child who is preparing. 

December 13, 2023

January 24, 2024

February 28, 2024

March 14, 2024 (weeknight option)

March 16, 2024 (weekend option)

March 23, 2024

April 27, 2024

Step 5

Parents and children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation are required to attend a Reconciliation Retreat on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 am until noon, beginning with 8 am Mass in the Cathedral.

Additional Information

Your child will be asked to participate in an Interview as part of their preparedness for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Interviews will take place in April 2024.

Reconciliation Service will be Wednesday, April 10th from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Cathedral. This will be a prayerful service that we hope your child will recognize the reverence of the sacrament they are receiving. You may arrive at any time during this timespan with your child. You will receive a family candle after your child's confession to be able to pray together as a family

Additional questions? Please email childrensministry@tulsacathedral.com