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. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422
Year 1: Good attendance in a parish faith formation program or Catholic School
Year 2: Good attendance in a parish faith formation program or Catholic School AND participation in Sacrament Preparation classes for immediate preparation for reception of the sacraments. This requires registration in two separate and distinct programs in the second year.