The Sacrament of Reconciliation

What is Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, commonly called Confession, is one of the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. In the case of Confession, the Sacrament was instituted by Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, when He first appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection; Breathing on them, he said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained” (John 20:22-23).

It is called the Sarament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles. He who lives by God's merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord's call: "Go; first be reconciled to your brother."

It is called the Sacrament of Conversion because it makes sacramentally present Jesus' call to conversion, the first step in returning to the Father from whom one has strayed by sin.

It is called the Sacrament of Penance, since it consecrates the Christian sinner's personal and ecclesial steps of conversion, penance, and satisfaction.

It is called the Sacrament of Confession, since the disclosure of confession of sins to a priest is an essential element of this sacrament. In a profound sense it is also a "confession" - acknowledge and praise - of the holiness of God and of his mercy toward sinful man.

It is called the Sacrament of Forgiveness, since by the priest's sacramental absolution God grants the penitent "pardon and peace."

How Do I Participate

Fridays: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturdays: 4:00-5:00 pm and 8:00-8:30 pm

Eve of First Friday & Holy Day: 4:00-4:30 & 7:00-7:30 pm

Reconciliation is also available by appointment

How Do I Qualify

For Adults....go here

For children....go here

Contact

Please call the Pastoral Office to make arrangements for individual Reconciliation or for more information on Faith Formation for Children or Adults.