Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

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.  (CCC 1422)

"If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven" (John 20:23).

First Reconciliation for Children: 
The Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation is usually celebrated by the children during their second year of religious education.  Special classes are offered to them so that they will understand better what Reconciliation entails, and how it is a sacrament that can bring deep joy into their hearts.  Parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their children during a couple of sessions to help them understand the great love and forgiveness of God.  

Confession Times:
Confession is available every Saturday at 2:30 PM (except Holy Saturday, Christmas, Christmas Eve when these fall on a Saturday), or an appointment may be made by contacting our pastor at the rectory.

Twice a year the parish offers communal celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at which times there are usually ten or eleven priests available for confessions.  These occur in mid-Advent and during Lent—usually the Sunday before Palm Sunday.  Check the calendar on the entry page for dates.