What will happen on the day?

On the day of First Confession, the Sacrament will take place in the Church. The children will participate in readings and prayers. The child’s confession will be heard by a priest in the open but in private. Confession boxes are not used for First Confession.  It will vary with different churches but typically the priest will be sitting on a chair and your child will sit opposite them. The parent or guardian brings the child forward and introduces the child to the priest. They stand back and wait for the child to finish. The parent if they so wish may receive the Sacrament when the child has finished.