My daughter celebrated the sacrament of first reconciliation this week. This is one of a series of sacraments that one progresses through in the life of a Catholic, which start with baptism and continue on to marriage. For this sacrament, one confesses their sins and then one receives forgiveness from God.  Although I find myself unable to believe in a God or the church, my husband is a strong believer and we have decided to raise our children … [Read more...]