"'Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.'

Reconciliation or confession is called the sacrament of forgiveness, since by the priest's sacramental absolution God grants the penitent 'pardon and peace.' The sacrament imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: 'Be reconciled to God.' He who lives by God's merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord's call: 'Go; first be reconciled to your brother'" (CCC 1422-1424).

The confessionals at the Church of St. Peter are located in the Holy Redeemer Chapel 

The Church of St. Peter offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation preparation to students in second grade. First Reconciliation is offered once per year, and students must present their Baptismal Certificate before receiving the Sacrament.

Students learn

• the ten commandments

• examination of conscience

• the difference between good choices and bad choices

• the difference between sins and mistakes

• along with God’s promise of salvation

All children who have had Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as their formation in grade 1 will continue their Sacramental Preparation with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday nights If a child has not participated in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the parish they will receive their formation on Wednesday nights with the Faith and Life series in a classroom model.

All children preparing through St. Peter's Catholic School will receive their weekly formation in the classroom with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.